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The Rustic Laundry Woman: GPL.153-1928

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Titles

The Rustic Laundry Woman

Maker(s)

Factory: F. & R. Pratt & Co.
Painter: Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz. (After)

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Description

White earthenware, moulded, decorated with coloured transfer prints under a slightly blue, crazed glaze. Blue, yellow, red and green with a brown key plate. Circular with a sloping rim and flat central area. 'The Rustic Laundry Woman', after Nicolas Berchem, encircled by a gilt line; green enamel ground; outer border 123 with three gilt lines.

Notes

History note: Bought by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher on 19th March, 1925

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 21.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid-Late
Circa 1850 CE - 1900 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Glaze composed of lead-glaze
Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, decorated with coloured transfer prints under a slightly blue, crazed glaze, brown key plate

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: B. GOLDING 44 HIGH ST. NOTTINGHILL/CHINA &/ GLASS/WAREHOUSE
  • Method of creation: Printed in red
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GPL.153-1928
Primary reference Number: 15094

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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