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Sketch model for the Memorial to Mrs Craik, Tewkesbury Abbey, 1890: M.17-1982

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Titles

Sketch model for the Memorial to Mrs Craik, Tewkesbury Abbey, 1890

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Armstead, Henry Hugh

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Description

Sketch model for a memorial. Plaster, cast. The monument is coloured to resemble stone, against a terracotta-coloured wall. There is a hole in the top right corner and another in the top left corner, presumably for suspension. In wooden frame.

Notes

History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute No. AA 199128, attributed to Homo (sic) Thorneycroft

Legal notes

Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Trustees

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Victoria I
Production date: circa AD 1889

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Frame composed of wood (plant material)

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Plaster, cast

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.17-1982
Primary reference Number: 29426
Old object number: AA 199128
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_17_1982
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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