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Basket: C.30-1915

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Wachtersbach Ceramics

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Description

Glazed oval white earthenware basket, imitating basketwork.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs Laurence Humphrey

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Laurence Humphrey

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.4 cm
Length: 21 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Schlierbach ⪼ Baden-Württemberg ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915-11-05) by Humphrey, Laurence, Mrs

Dating

After 1832 CE - Before 1915 CE

Note

The bowl was accessioned as an imitation of Leeds' ware, perhaps Continental

Materials used in production

White earthenware
Glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.30-1915
Primary reference Number: 74315
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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