figure, equestrian, figure
Accession Number
NAM.2002-04-854-1
Description
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Gen Gordon (1833-1885), 1885 (c). Manufactured Kent and Parr, Staffordshire, 1900 (c). Gen Gordon is depicted on a horse facing left, in fez, military uniform and knee-boots, white and gilt. One of a series of ‘LATE VICTORIAN WAR COMMANDERS SERIES I’ by Sampson Smith. Gen Gordon is depicted at the time of the 1st Sudan War, 1884-1885.
Campaigns
1st Sudan War (1883-1885)
Units