Eric Ravilious
Alphabet nursery-ware mugs
Details
Artist
Eric Ravilious
Title
Alphabet nursery-ware mugs
Date
1937
Medium
Wedgwood transfer-printed cream earthenware
Reference
CVCSC:0255.5.F
Collection
Status
On Display
These nursery-ware mugs display Ravilious' preference for multiple motifs. Each letter is represented by an appropriate symbol, from A for Aeroplane to Z for Zeppelin. Eric Ravilious was introduced to the Wedgwood company in 1935. He designed commemorative ware, patterns for dinnerware and nurseryware.
Eric Ravilious Alphabet nursery-ware mugs 1937 © Compton Verney
Eric Ravilious Alphabet nursery-ware mugs 1937 © Compton Verney