Framed Portrait Medallion of James Byres
Dateca. 1790
Maker
Wedgwood
Est. 1759
MediumJasperware; wood
DimensionsFramed: OH: 1"; OL: 4 1/2"; OW: 3 13/16"
Credit LineGift of Jeff Parker
Object number2025-58,1-2a&b
DescriptionPortrait medallion: the oval medallion of blue jasperware dip depicting a profile portrait of James Byres. The reverse impressed “WEDGWOOD”. In original oval wood frame with paper backing and label with iron gall ink inscription identifying the subject and reading “Mr Byers.”Inscription(s)The label on the reverse of the frame includes an iron gall ink inscription identifying the subject of the portrait medallion as “Mr Byers.”Mark(s)The reverse impressed “WEDGWOOD”.
ca. 1790
