Painted chalkware wall hanging depicting an early Arctic explorer

1986
Overview

Colourful, painted chalkware, three dimensional wall hanging depicting an early Arctic explorer. It shows the head of the explorer facing forwards.
He is wearing a yellow waterproof jacket and hood, tied at the neck with cord. His yellow rimmed goggles are positioned underneath his chin.
The reverse of the wall hanging is painted silver and contains a metal loop of wire for suspension.
There is no title or maker's mark, but the words 'Made in England' are impressed into the lower part of the reverse.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00592
Width
120 mm
Height or length
150 mm
Depth
70 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On lower part of reverse:

"MADE IN ENGLAND"

Place made
United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 23 July, 2025
Completeness
88
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Painted chalkware wall hanging depicting an Arctic explorer
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Reverse of painted chalkware wall hanging depicting an Arctic explorer
Reverse of painted chalkware wall hanging depicting an Arctic explorer
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