Decorative arts — 1780-1850
Figure, trade figure
Carved wooden and painted tobacconist's shop sign representing the figure of a 'Blackamoor'. Under the left arm the figure holds a roll of tobacco, whilst the right arm is raised to attract passers-by into the shop. He wears a carved wooden crown & skirt of tobacco leaves and a bead necklace painted red, green & gold. The figure is mounted on a rectangular wood base painted black with the word 'tobacco' in gold. 'Blackamoor' figures were used as tobacconists trade signs from the 18th Century.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A14929
- Object name:
- figure, trade figure
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1780-1850
- Material:
wood, paint
- Measurements/duration:
- H 640 mm, L 345 mm, D 170 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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