Home > Collection > Reproduction 1930’s Garden Gnome Reproduction 1930’s Garden Gnome Gnomes were believed to ward off evil and to help plants grow during the night. This is why gnomes are often depicted with the equipment of rural life such as spades, forks, wheelbarrows and trugs. Ref: 2000.276 Material Ceramic Object Type Gnome Year c. 1990 Collection Number 2000.276 Related Objects The People’s Gnome: Tony Blair The People’s Gnome: Tony Blair Mr Gold the Gnome Mr Gold the Gnome German Gnome with Spade German Gnome with Spade Britains Reclining Gnome Britains Reclining Gnome Back to Collection
