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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware figure of a head, which is polished, and better covered than the remainder. The rest is rudimentary, without arms or any particular shape. It has a pigtail and a coiffer with three horn like protrustions in front. The eyes are not level.
Possibly a doll to be dressed up.

Notes

History note: Brangwyn Collection. Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.6 cm
Width: 8.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Polishing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.178-1934
Primary reference Number: 72605
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 October 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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