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Mask of Dante: M.XXXX-XXXX

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Mask of Dante

Maker(s)

Production: Ramingo, A (Possibly)

Entities

Categories

Description

Plaster cast with embedded ribbons (cream with central purple stripe) on each side for suspension

Notes

History note: A Ramingo 12 Castle Street, Cambridge

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.2 cm
Width: 16.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Cambridge (Cambs.) ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by uncertain

Dating

19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Circa 1860 CE - Circa 1920 CE

Note

The mask is after the face of the statue of Dante at Ravenna. A. Ramingo was the vendor, and was perhaps also the maker.

Components of the work

Depth

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Casting (process)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular card with embossed floral border, printed in black

  • Text: A Ramingo/12, Castle Street, Cambridge./ A large assortment of Figjures, Crosses, Medallions,/ & c. always in stock.'
  • Location: Plastered into the underside
  • Method of creation: Printed in black
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.XXXX-XXXX
Primary reference Number: 126941
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 10 August 2015 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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