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John Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensbury and Dover 1662-1711: PD.42-1948

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Titles

John Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensbury and Dover 1662-1711

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Boit, Carl (Charles)

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Legal notes

Bequeathed 1946, through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 117 mm
Width: 87 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Note

Formerly catalogued (Bayne-Powell, 1985) as 'John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland 1676-1721'.

School or Style

Swedish

Materials used in production

Enamel

Techniques used in production

Enamelled : Enamel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: C Boit
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Black
  • Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.42-1948
Primary reference Number: 17604

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 8 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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