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Settle: M.12-1978

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Fortnum & Mason, London, from whom purchased

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum to commemorate the charimanship of the Museum's Syndicate of the Right Hon. Lord Butler of Saffron Walden, KG, PC, CH, FRSL.

Measurements and weight

Height: 98.5 cm
Length: 203 cm
Width: 55 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978-06-05) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1780

Note

Settles are wooden benches, usually with arms and a high back, long enough to accommodate at least three sitters. The word ‘settle’, like ‘settee’, probably comes from the Latin ‘sedile’, meaning a seat or bench. They were especially popular during the 18th century, placed in the entrance halls of large houses.

Materials used in production

Mahogany

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.12-1978
Primary reference Number: 95990

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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