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Sir Henry Grant 1743-1831: PD.12-1970

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir Henry Grant 1743-1831

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

Categories

Notes

History note: By descent through the Grant and Camac families to Miss Dorothy Bushby

Measurements and weight

Height: 82 mm
Width: 64 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Bushby, Dorothy, Mrs

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1790

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Henry Grant Esq / The Gnoll / Died July 5th / 1831 / Aged 88
  • Location: Case, white satin lining of lid
  • Method of creation: Ink

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.12-1970
Primary reference Number: 17632
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 6 December 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 6 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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