Title
Ceramic salt shaker figurine : Toil for Men "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 salt "Virago" is an old man standing with his arms tightly crossed. The slogan "Toil for Men" is incised on his blue apron.
The salt "Virago" is an old man standing with his arms tightly crossed. The slogan "Toil for Men" is incised on his 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.1996.01.02
Coverage
England
Original Format
Figurines
Pepper Shakers
Ceramics (material)
Pepper Shakers
Ceramics (material)
Physical Dimensions
8.9 cm.
Comments