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Edward Lear: CM.384-2014

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Edward Lear

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Searle, Ronald William Fordham

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Description

Uniface lead alloy impression from die for reverse of struck copper medal.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2014-04-28) by The Family of Ronald Searle

Dating

Production date: AD 1977

Components of the work

Object composed of lead alloy Diameter 85 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: EDWARD LEAR 1812-1888 PERE DU NON-SENS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.384-2014
Primary reference Number: 209909

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Created: Wednesday 9 November 2016 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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