figure, equestrian, figure
Accession Number
NAM.2002-04-856-1
Description
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Maj Gen Sir Herbert Stewart, 1885 (c). Manufactured by Sampson Smith, Staffordshire, 1885 (c). Maj Gen Stewart is depicted on a horse facing right, in military jacket and knee-boots, with double saddle-cloth, white and gilt. One of a series of ‘LATE VICTORIAN WAR COMMANDERS SERIES I’ by Sampson Smith. Gen Stewart is depicted at the time of the 1st Sudan War, 1884-1885.
Campaigns
1st Sudan War (1883-1885)
Units