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Mending the Nets: GPL.236-1928

Titles

Mending the Nets

Maker(s)

T. J. & J. Mayer (Factory)

Description

White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. Circular. On top of lid 'Mending the Nets'; border of two black lines with white surround; black key plate.

Notes

History note: No information

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Longport ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

Mid-late 19th Century
Victoria I
Circa 1850 - 1900

School or Style

Victorian

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Glaze Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print, black key plate
Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GPL.236-1928
Primary reference Number: 14939

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022) "Mending the Nets" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/14939 Accessed: 2022-07-01 05:39:48

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