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Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones
Touchstones

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Three sculpted panels above the first-storey windows on the main building: The central panel of five figures representing art – architecture, pottery, sculpture, metalwork and art. The panel to the left of three figures representing science. The panel to the right of three figures representing literature. Three sculpted panels above a decorative bay window on the diagonal gable end of extension. The central panel of seven figures represents victory crowning the arts and crafts. The panel to the left comprises the figure of a woman examining patterned cloth held by the man. The panel on the right depicts a lady and a knight in armour.
Title

Touchstones

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 190 x W 500 x D (?) cm

Accession number

OL16_PRJ_S012

Acquisition method

rochdale Borough Council

Work type

Building

Owner

Rochdale Borough Council

Custodian

Rochdale Borough Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

3rd Aril 1903

Listing date

12/02/85

Access

at all times

Inscription description

the plaque on the rear of the fountain reads: PRESENTED TO THE CORPORATION OF ROCHDALE FOR PUBLIC USE 1907; the plaque on the front facing the gardens has been removed.

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Located at

The Esplanade, Rochdale

OL16 1AQ

Located on the exterior of the Touchstone Museum & Art Gallery.