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Wall cistern: C.1959-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Notes

History note: Mr Dreyfus, 2 rue de la Cité, Geneva, from whom bought for 30 francs on 10 September 1906 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 18 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Blankenburg ⪼ Canton of Bern ⪼ Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Components of the work

Surface composed of slip

Materials used in production

Earthenware

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1959-1928
Primary reference Number: 72907
Old object number: 2612
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 January 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 17 October 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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