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Calligraphic Doodles: C.62-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Calligraphic Doodles

Maker(s)

Factory: Dartington Glass
Calligrapher: Chaloner, Pat

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Description

Lead-glass, grit-blasted on the exterior. Broad cylindrical tumbler with a kick in the thick base, decorated with a continuous band of calligraphic doodles above the base

Legal notes

Given by Sue Cavendish

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8.8 cm
Height: 9.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dartington ⪼ Devon ⪼ England
  • Corfe Mullen ⪼ Dorset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007) by Cavendish, Sue

Dating

20th Century, Early
Elizabeth II
Production date: AD 2007

Note

The original design hand-cut onto a skin was attached to the glass, then grit blasted

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Lead-glass, blown, and grit-blasted on the exterior

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular transparent label printed with a gothic arch enclosing an interlocking angular quatrefoil motif followed by the calligrapher's name

  • Text: Pat Chaloner
  • Location: On exterior near the base
  • Method of creation: Printed in gold and applied
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.62-2007
Primary reference Number: 163273
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 October 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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