Mask of Dante: M.XXXX-XXXX

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Titles

Mask of Dante

Maker(s)

Production: Ramingo, A (Possibly)

Entities

Mask

Categories

Sculpture

Description

Plaster cast with embedded ribbons (cream with central purple stripe) on each side for suspension

Notes

History note: A Ramingo 12 Castle Street, Cambridge

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.2 cm
Width: 16.4 cm

Place(s) associated

Cambridge (Cambs.) ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by uncertain

Dating

19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Circa 1860 CE - Circa 1920 CE

Note

The mask is after the face of the statue of Dante at Ravenna. A. Ramingo was the vendor, and was perhaps also the maker.

Components of the work

Depth

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Casting (process)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular card with embossed floral border, printed in black

Text: A Ramingo/12, Castle Street, Cambridge./ A large assortment of Figjures, Crosses, Medallions,/ & c. always in stock.'
Location: Plastered into the underside
Method of creation: Printed in black
Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.XXXX-XXXX
Primary reference Number: 126941
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 10 August 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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