Title
Ceramic pepper shaker figurine : Votes for Women female "Virago." [1996]
Description
This design was originally part of a set titled "Virago & Baby" created by Royal Doulton in 1909. The firm reissued the "Virago" in 1977 and again in 1996 as a salt and pepper shaker set.
The pepper "Virago" is an old woman standing with her arms tightly crossed wearing a brown dress. The slogan 'Votes for Women" is incised on her blue apron.
The pepper "Virago" is an old woman standing with her arms tightly crossed wearing a brown dress. The slogan 'Votes for Women" is incised on her blue apron.
Date
[1996]
Subject
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965
Royal Doulton figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
Anti-suffrage
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965
Royal Doulton figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
Creator
Lambeth, England : Royal Doulton (Manufacturer)
Contributor
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965 (Designer)
Format
8.9 cm.
Language
English
Identifier
MEMR.1996.01.01
Coverage
England
Original Format
Figurines
Pepper Shakers
Ceramics (material)
Pepper Shakers
Ceramics (material)
Physical Dimensions
8.9 cm.
Comments