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The Interior of the Grand International Building of 1851: GPL.223-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

The Interior of the Grand International Building of 1851

Maker(s)

Factory: T. J. & J. Mayer

Entities

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Description

White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. Circular. On top of lid 'The Interior of the Grand International Building of 1851'; border of a yellow line between narrow black lines; white surround inscribed 'THE INTERIOR OF THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING OF 1851' and 'For the Exhibition of Art and Industry of all Nations.'

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

19th Century, Mid-Late
Victoria I
Circa 1851 - 1900

School or Style

Victorian

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: THE INTERIOR OF THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING OF 1851
  • Location: On top of pot-lid
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Text: 29(a)/July 26th/1924/(W)
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Label
  • Text: For the Exhibition of Art and Industry of all Nations.
  • Location: On top of pot-lid
  • Method of creation: Printed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GPL.223-1928
Primary reference Number: 14927

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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