Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Figurine

unknown (Manufacturer)

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

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Ponsonby, Sarah
Association Type:
Associated Person/Body: Butler, Eleanor Charlotte
Association Type:

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Period: 19th century

Acquisition

Bequest

Measurements

Length (mm): 42
Width (mm): 85
Height (mm): 154

Techniques

Moulded

Material

Porcelain

Location

In store-room
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