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Vase: C.263-2015

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: W.R. Midwinter Ltd
Designer: Tait, Jessie

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Categories

Description

White earthenware with clear glaze, hand-painted in black enamel. The bottle-shaped vase is decorated with 'Stubble' pattern comprising overall small black vertical strokes and has a band of black around the mouth. Shape F203.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by N. J. Zolman

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13.1 cm
Height: 22.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Burslem ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-11-23) by Zolman, N. J.

Dating

20th Century, third quarter#
Elizabeth II
Circa 1956 CE - 1960 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( black)

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
white Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Slip-casting : White earthenware, slip-cast, glazed, and painted in black enamel
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: designed/by/JESSIE TAIE/Midwinter/Modern/staffordshire england
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Printed in black
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: 203
  • Location: On edge of base
  • Method of creation: Integrally moulded
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.263-2015
Primary reference Number: 207199
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 2 December 2015 Updated: Tuesday 29 November 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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