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Manual explaining construction of "Pythagoras QED" and "Glittering Tears": CAL 21-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Manual explaining construction of "Pythagoras QED" and "Glittering Tears"

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Kerr, Lin

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Description

Handwritten booklet with photographs, artwork and samples of calligraphy. In fabric slipcase.

Legal notes

Given by Lin Kerr

Measurements and weight

Height: 200 mm
Width: 300 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Kerr, Lin

Dating

2004-01 CE - 2007-11 CE

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CAL 21-2007
Primary reference Number: 185922
Old object number: Calligraphy/Kerr/1-2
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 7 December 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Manual explaining construction of "Pythagoras QED" and "Glittering Tears"" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/185922 Accessed: 2024-05-03 07:35:17

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