Mirror: M.69-1983

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Palmer, A. H.

Entities

Mirror

Categories

Furniture

Description

Rectangular elm mirror, with the long sides at the top and bottom. Carved of elm in low relief with foliage and flowers, scrolls and paterae, at top centre the head of Apollo and at bottom centre the sun. Carved along the top at the back 'Designed and carved by A. Palmer' and inscribed in black ink along the bottom 'Theme - The Sun Benefitting Vegetation'

Notes

History note: Produced by the donor

Legal notes

Given by A. H. Palmer

Measurements and weight

Height: 43.3 cm
Width: 52.0 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Palmer, A. H.

Dating

Late 20th Century
Circa 1982 - 1983

Components of the work

Frame composed of elm
Mirror composed of glass

Techniques used in production

Carving
Bas-relief

Inscription or legends present

Text: DESIGNED & CARVED BY A. PALMER
Location: Along top at back
Method of creation: Carved
Type: Maker's name

Text: Theme - Sun Benefitting Vegetation
Location: Bottom back
Method of creation: Inscribed in black ink
Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.69-1983
Primary reference Number: 98200
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 June 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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