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Manual explaining construction of "Pythagoras QED" and "Glittering Tears": CAL 21-2007

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Titles

Manual explaining construction of "Pythagoras QED" and "Glittering Tears"

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Kerr, Lin

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Description

Handwritten booklet with photographs, artwork and samples of calligraphy. In fabric slipcase.

Legal notes

Given by Lin Kerr

Measurements and weight

Height: 200 mm
Width: 300 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Kerr, Lin

Dating

2004-01 CE - 2007-11 CE

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CAL 21-2007
Primary reference Number: 185922
Old object number: Calligraphy/Kerr/1-2

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 7 December 2011 Updated: Tuesday 14 January 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Manual explaining construction of "Pythagoras QED" and "Glittering Tears"" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/185922 Accessed: 2025-12-13 02:00:15

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