The Interior of the Grand International Building of 1851 The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition of 1851
Factory: T. J. & J. Mayer
White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. Circular. On top of lid 'The Interior of the Grand International Building of 1851', opening ceremony, inscribed 'THE INTERIOR OF THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING OF 1851' and 'For the Exhibition of Art and Industry of all Nations.'; blue border with reserved oval beads; black key plate.
History note: Probably bought on 29 February 1925
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Diameter: 12.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
19th Century, Mid-Late
Victoria I
Circa
1851
-
1900
Decoration
Moulding
: White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print, black key plate
Glazing (coating)
Inscription present: rest of label erased
Accession number: GPL.221-1928
Primary reference Number: 14925
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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