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Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c. 1820 (porcelain)
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Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c. 1820 (porcelain)
2647449 Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c.1820 (porcelain) by English School, (19th century); height: 13 diam: 13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Two painted scenes in rectangular frames around body,
illustrating the factory yard of the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32119156
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Acanthus Ceramics Chimney Chimney Outside Chimneys Commemoration Commemorative Cornucopia Dragon Factories Foundry Gilded Heads Industrialisation Iron Neoclassical Peel Porcelain Porter Scroll Scrolls Soho Swans Williams Yard Britisch Britisch Millwrights
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This print showcases a Porter Mug adorned with an exquisite industrial scene from the early 19th century. The intricate porcelain mug, measuring 13 cm in height and diameter, is on display at the Manchester Art Gallery in the United Kingdom. The artwork depicts the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester during its heyday around 1820. Two painted scenes are beautifully framed around the mug's body, offering a glimpse into the bustling factory yard of this renowned establishment. Chimneys billow smoke into the sky as workers go about their daily tasks amidst a backdrop of neoclassical architecture. The attention to detail is remarkable, with elements such as acanthus scrolls, dragons, gilded heads, and cornucopias adorning the border. Swans gracefully swim across a ceramic scene while commemorative scrolls pay homage to this pivotal moment in industrial history. This piece serves as both a work of art and a commemoration of Britain's industrialization era. It captures not only the physicality of factories but also symbolizes progress and innovation that shaped society during that time. With its historical significance and artistic beauty, this Porter Mug transports viewers back to an era where ironwork and ceramics played vital roles in shaping Manchester's landscape.
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