Thomas Dundas, 2nd Earl of Zetland (1795-1873): C.1105-2016

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Titles

Thomas Dundas, 2nd Earl of Zetland (1795-1873)

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Wedgwood

Entities

Bust

Categories

Parian (porcelain)

Description

Slip-cast Parian porcelain

Notes

History note: Unknown before G.D.V. Glynn; 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: 50.2 cm
Length: 31.2 cm
Width: 16.2 cm

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Place(s) associated

Etruria ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Third quarter of 19th century
Production date: dated AD 1868-12-11

School or Style

Components of the work

Base Length 16.2 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Inscription or legends present

Text: ZETLAND
Location: Front of base
Method of creation: Marked
Type: Title

Text: WEDGWOOD 23 REGISTERED 11TH DEC.R, 1868 EDGE / PROOF
Location: Reverse of bust
Method of creation: Marked
Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1105-2016
Primary reference Number: 216121
Old number: 356
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Audit data

Created: Friday 2 June 2017 Updated: Tuesday 1 October 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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