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Princess Alice (1843-1878): C.771-2016

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Titles

Princess Alice (1843-1878)

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Unknown

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Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 35.3 cm
Length: 25.8 cm
Width: 25.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Components of the work

Base Length 22.3 cm Width 22.8 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'A' in garland
  • Location: Below figure at front
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.771-2016
Primary reference Number: 215768
Old number: 469

Audit data

Created: Friday 19 May 2017 Updated: Thursday 9 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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