James Quinn as Falstaff chimney ornament

Wood & Cadwell, artist

James Quinn as Falstaff chimney ornament, circa late 1700s

Where object was made: Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

Material/technique: earthenware

Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial

Accession number: 1928.1705

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"Staffordshire Chimney Ornaments from the Nineteenth Century in the Collection of The University of Kansas Museum of Art," Jun-1973, Lea Rosson
The popular figure of Falstaff was inspired by his portrayal by the Shakespearean actor James Quinn. Quinn played Falstaff in the 1750s, but one hundred years later, the character was still being used as a subject for figures. This piece, probably in imitation of Derby figures, shows the Staffordshire potters' concern with producing work as close as possible to costlier pieces.