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Figure of a Turkey

Date1770-1780

Possibly by Thomas Whieldon (1719-1795)

OriginEngland, Staffordshire

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (creamware / cream-colored earthenware)

DimensionsOH: 3 3/8"; OD: 3"; OW: 1 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1963-524

DescriptionFigure of a Turkey: molded figure of a standing turkey with his tail fanned, perched upon a rococo scrolled base. The figure is of white clay mottled in green, blue, and yellow. The exterior and interior are glazed.
ProvenanceEx. collection: C. B. Kidd. Cheetham Collection #W115 (label).