Figurine, of George IV

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This painted and glazed earthenware figurine of George IV was made around 1822, probably at Rathbone's Pottery at Portobello in Midlothian. It was made to mark the visit to Edinburgh of the king, a visit stage-managed by Sir Walter Scott.

The figurine shows the king standing, wearing a crown and a robe. The left hand was broken before the figurine was glazed.

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• Online ID: 000-100-047-935-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1993.3
• Date: Around 1822
  c. 1822
  
• Material: Earthenware, painted, glazed
  Figurine
  
• Dimensions: 152 mm H x 105 mm W x 55 mm D
  
• What: Figurine
  
• Subject:
• Who: George IV
  Rathbone's Pottery ?, Portobello (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Portobello
  
• Event:
• Description: Painted and glazed figurine of George IV standing with crown and robe, the left hand has been broken before glazing, probably from Rathbone's Pottery, Portobello, c. 1822
  
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