University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
57/174
Creator
Royal Doulton (Manufacturer)
Description
This beaker was manufactured by Doulton in Burslem to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. It is cream pottery, with portraits of Queen Victoria in 1837 and 1887 in brown transfer-print, with a crown above and leaves around the rim. An inscription on the base reads 'Doulton, Burslem'. It was initially collected by a Miss A. H. Walker.
Physical description
1 beaker: pottery; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Collected by the late Miss A. H. Walker. // Cream pottery, light brown design of leaves, also Queen Victoria in 1837 + 1887 portrayed. // Inscription on base "Doulton, Burslem" ie Staffordshire. // [pencil sketch]'
Production place
Burslem
Production date
1887 - 1887
Object name
Beaker
Material
Ceramic, Glaze
Technique
Fired, Glazed
Associated subject
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : serving, eating and drinking
Associated person/institution
Victoria, Queen of Britain 1837-1901 (Subject)
Walker, Miss A. H.
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2880.tif - High resolution image