Object number
68/506
Exhibition
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Description
This copper mug, decorated with heart motifs, was designed by Elizabeth Waterhouse (1834-1918), who ran evening metal-working classes for young men in the early-twenieth century. The evening class was affiliated to the 'Home Arts and Industries Association' which came together in 1884 with philanthropic aims to stimulate handicrafts in rural districts. The Yattendon class made a range of repoussé copper and brass items. Over 5,000 pieces were made, and sold through a shop in the village and at Liberty's in London and other outlets.
Physical description
1 mug; metal [copper]
Label Text
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Archival history
Object research project, Emma Tinn, September 2018 – ‘This copper mug, measuring 21 cm in height by 12 cm in diameter, is made of repoussé copper and adorned with an elaborate repeating heart motif. At the top, there is a French inscription, l’amour dur’, which roughly translates as ‘enduring love’ and emphasises the mug’s romantic style. It was designed by Elizabeth Waterhouse (1834-1918) for her evening metal-working classes in Yatterdon, which taught young men in isolated rural areas crafts and skills. These evening class were encouraged by the 'Home Arts and Industries Association', due to industrialisation and the decline of traditional handicrafts in the countryside at the end of the 19th century. The Yatterdon Evening Class created over 5, 000 pieces of metal and copper work before the outbreak of the First World War, which were sold in villages, towns markets and even Liberty’s in London. Elizabeth Waterhouse was recognised for her artistic ability, when her designs won awards at the annual Home Arts and Industries Association exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall. She was also the author of several books, including a collection of verses and anthologies as well as her utopic novel ‘The Island of Anarchy.’'
Production place
Yattendon
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Early-twentieth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9563.tif - High resolution image