Tailor

Manufacturer Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory (French, 1735 - 1773)

CultureFrench

OriginMennecy, Île-de-France, France

PeriodLouis XV (1715-1744)

Datec.1755-1760

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsOverall: 24.7 x 12 cm (9 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)

MarkingsIncised DV

DescriptionA white glazed Mennecy figure of an Itinerant Tailor. He has items of trade, and is holding a length of cloth and a pair of breeches over his shoulder.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1250

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

French Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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