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Bobbin: T.7-1944

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bobbin, wood, carved with figures (maker and his wife), sheep, (his) dog, bushes and the sun, moon and stars.

Notes

History note: Wife of the unidenitified shepherd who made it, Dunstable Downs

Legal notes

Given by Mrs E.M. Stevens

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1944-11-06) by Stevens, E. M., Mrs

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1795

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Carving : Bobbin, wood, carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.7-1944
Primary reference Number: 110275

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 22 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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