Umbrella stand

This umbrella stand, dating from around 1890, was made at Peter Gardner's pottery in Dunmore in Falkirk district.

The stand is decorated in chinoiserie design, a style of decorative art based on imitations of Chinese motifs. The large flower at the bottom of the stand is a sunflower, a popular aesthetic symbol which appealed to the artistic market.

Wares made by Peter Gardner's pottery, Dunmore were retailed in the best shops in London as well as in Scottish stores such as the Royal Emporium in Edinburgh's Castle Street. Their distinctive designs were very popular.

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• Online ID: 000-100-083-249-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.67
• Date: Around 1890
  c. 1890
  
• Material: Ceramic; tutrquoise chinoiserie
  
• Dimensions: 470 mm H x 320 mm W x 320 mm L
  
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• Who: Dunmore Pottery (Maker)
  P. Gardner (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Dunmore
  
• Event:
• Description: Umbrella stand in turquoise chinoiserie, by P. Gardner of Dunmore Pottery, c. 1890
  
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