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Teapot and lid: FWL.13-1997

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: James Sadler & Sons Ltd

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Description

Red-brown earthenware 'Brown Betty' teapot decorated with green and yellow slip bands and translucent glaze. Oval, with a curved handle and spout, and circular cover with a flat-topped knob.

Legal notes

On loan from Fitzwilliam College, from the bequest of the Rev. Lester Brewster

Measurements and weight

Height: 11 cm
Length: 18.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1997) by Fitzwilliam College

Dating

20th Century
After 1947 - 1997

Components of the work

Bands composed of slip coating ( green and yellow)

Materials used in production

red-brown Earthenware
translucent Glaze

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: FWL.13-1997
Primary reference Number: 77008

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Applied Arts

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