Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Figurine
A hollow figurine of Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler wearing black with a black top hat, on the front of the base are the words "LADIES OF LLANGOLLEN".
The Ladies of Llangollen are probably the most famous lesbian couple in history. Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby fled Ireland when their families tried to separate them. They lived together at Plas Newydd in Llangollen for over fifty years.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F84.238.23
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 19th century
Acquisition
Bequest
Measurements
Length
(mm): 42
Width
(mm): 85
Height
(mm): 154
Techniques
moulded
Material
porcelain
Location
In store
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