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Philadelphia Exhibition 1876: C.57-1997

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Philadelphia Exhibition 1876

Maker(s)

Factory: F. & R. Pratt & Co.

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Description

White earthenware, moulded, decorated with a turquoise-green ground, multi-colour transfer prints, and gilding. Cylindrical with recessed base, and two angular strap handles. On each side is a rounded oblong print of the 'Philadelphia Exhibition 1876' entitled 'PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION 1876' in a reserved area of the gilt line frame. There are gilt bands round the base and rim, down the sides of the handles, which also have strokes on the top and down the back. Inside the rim is a narrow brown and yellowish-beige 'stars and stripes' border.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.7 cm
Height: 10.1 cm
Width: 9.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Fenton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-07-14) by Rylands, G.D.H.

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Production date: circa AD 1876

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, decorated with a turquoise-green ground, multi-colour transfer prints, and gilding

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION 1876
  • Location: On top of plate
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.57-1997
Primary reference Number: 15118
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 August 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Philadelphia Exhibition 1876" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/15118 Accessed: 2024-11-05 23:25:21

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