Companions in front of the Iron Bridge in Shropshire
British (English) School
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
circa 1980
Materials
Iron and wood
Measurements
260 x 465 mm
Place of origin
Ironbridge
Order this imageCollection
Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814352
Summary
Cast iron plaque mounted on solid wood frame, Companions in front of the Iron Bridge in Shropshire. Cast with the Iron Bridge centrally placed with Darby characters to the right. Lady Rachel Katherine Labouchere was president of the Ironbridge Gorge Development Trust between 1973-87; vice-president with Sir George Labouchere 1987-88; and a Trustee between 1985-87.
Provenance
Presented to Sir George and Lady Labouchere by way of thanks from the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Development Trust; bequeathed by Sir George Labouchere GBE KCMG (1908 – 1999)
Marks and inscriptions
Small plaque below giving presidency details for Sir George and Lady Labouchere.
Makers and roles
British (English) School, sculptor