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Model cradle: C.759-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Staffordshire Pottery (Probably)

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Description

Earthenware, painted in brown, blue, yellow, and orange under lead glaze.

Notes

History note: Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson at Bournemouth on 31 October 1916 to Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 15 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early
Circa 1780 - 1820

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( blue, yellow, orange, and brown)
Surface composed of lead-glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.759-1928
Primary reference Number: 75984
Old object number: 4696

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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