A very rare Longton Hall white 'Snowman' model of a pug dog, circa 1750-52
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Modelled seated scratching its ear with its right hind leg, its spiked collar applied with a ribbon or rosette, on a simple mound base, 5cm high
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White, Mary, Beasts at the Whites' House, Vol. 1, 2020, p. 42
Many models of animals from the so-called 'Snowman' group were modelled seated like this to avoid needing extra support owing to the wight of the bodies, which presented problems owing to the difficulties with firing and stability experienced in the early years of the factory.