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The Grand International Building of 1851
Factory: T. J. & J. Mayer
White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. Circular. On top of lid 'The Grand International Building of 1851', with white surround inscribed 'THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING OF 1851' and 'For the Exhibition of Art and Industry of all Nations.'; black key plate.
History note: Possibly bought from Stanley Woolston, Cambridge
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Diameter: 12.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
Mid-late 19th Century
Victoria I
Circa
1851
-
1900
Decoration
Moulding
: White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print, black key plate
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: GPL.220-1928
Primary reference Number: 14924
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: GPL.223-1928
Accession Number: CM.226-1935
Accession Number: PD.106-1992
Accession Number: PD.17-1948
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