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Toby jugs: C.28-1931

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Production: Wood, Ralph, II

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Description

Lead-glazed earthenware Toby jug, holding a brimming jug, with a smal barrel between feet. Mottled blue

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 27.3 cm
Width: 12.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1790

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.28-1931
Primary reference Number: 74095

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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