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The work was sculpted to look like a vase of flowers. The top half of the sculpture comprises of a block of stone carved to represent flowers. The middle section, shaped like a bowl, comprises of welded steel rods and steel cut outs that are colourfully painted based on children's drawings depicting fish, flowers, and faces. The bottom plaster section has a plaque attached. The sculpture itself is surrounded by a low brick step and a bed of flowers. The sculpture was made to commemorate the Tradescant family who were gardeners to Charles I.

Title

Tradescant Family Memorial

Date

1988

Medium

stone & steel

Measurements

H 427 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

SW8_VA_S012

Acquisition method

commissioned by Public Art Development, Albert Square, and St Stephen's Residence Association

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Lambeth London Borough Council

Custodian

Lambeth London Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

12 June 1988

Access

at all times

Inscription description

inscriptions; on an openwork metal band around the top of the base below the carved flowers: TRADESCANT 1570-1638 / 1608-62 GARDENERS & / TRAVELLERS; on a metal plaque fixed to the base, facing northwards: TO COMMEMORATE / THE TRADESCANT FAMILY / Plant collectors and gardeners to CHARLES I whose house and / gardens were near this site in the 17th century / HILARY CARTMEL (SCULPTOR) / Unveiled by DAVID BELLAMY on 12th June 1988 / For the people of South Lambeth, donated by the Albert Square and / St Stephen’s Association, with assistance from / Public Art Development, sponsored by Greater London Arts, / Lambeth Inner City Partnerships and local residents and business

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