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An auricula in a pot, within a wicker cache-pot: PD.30-1997

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

An auricula in a pot, within a wicker cache-pot

Maker(s)

Withers, Augusta Innes

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 545 mm
Width: 435 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Mellon, Paul

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and gum arabic, heightened with white

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Mrs. Withers. Del. / Flower painter to Queen Adelaide.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: 'stamp' and address inscribed on the painted envelope to the left of the pot

  • Text: T.P. / St. James's St. / 3 / Mrs. Withers / St. John's Wood
  • Location: Image
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.30-1997
Primary reference Number: 126438
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 10 January 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 10 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "An auricula in a pot, within a wicker cache-pot" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/126438 Accessed: 2024-12-23 10:02:41

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