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The Virgin and Child: C.979-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Virgin and Child

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

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Description

Lead-glazed earthenware painted in enamels

Notes

History note: A.G. Smith, 193 Wardour Street, London, from wjom bought for £5 10s.0d. on 15 February 1905 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

People, subjects and objects depicted

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Virgin Mary
  • Location: On plinth
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.979-1928
Primary reference Number: 76486
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 4 July 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 17 October 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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