Earthenware figure of a fishwife

This earthenware figure of a fishwife was made in the early 19th century at Thomas Rathbone's factory at Portobello in Midlothian.

The fishwife is standing carrying a creel of fish on her back. The figure is painted in coloured glazes and enamels.

Good supplies of coal and clay and easy transport by sea meant that the south side of the Firth of Forth was an ideal location for potteries to develop. Small-scale works existed there from the 17th century and larger factories developed from around 1750.

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Online ID:	000-100-045-544-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1959.402
Date:	Early 19th cent Early 19th century
Material:	Earthenware
Dimensions:	200 mm H x 105 mm W
What:	Figure / fishwife
Subject:
Who:	Thomas Rathbone, Portobello (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Portobello
Event:
Description:	Earthenware figure of a fishwife standing carrying a creel of fish on her back, painted in coloured glazes and enamels, from Thomas Rathbone's factory, Portobello, early 19th century
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