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Admiral Russell's Frame: M.2-2017

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Admiral Russell's Frame

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Description

Carved and gilded lime wood miror frame

Legal notes

A gift from the Friends of the Fitzwilliam to mark the museum’s bicentenary in 2016. This acquisition was made possible through The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, the V&A Purchase Grant Fund, the Henry Moore Foundation, the Finnis Scott Foundation and the Old Possum's Practical Trust as well as many other generous individuals, 2017

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017)

Dating

17th Century
1693 - 1697

Materials used in production

lime Wood
Gilt

Techniques used in production

Gilding
Carving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-2017
Primary reference Number: 215706

Audit data

Created: Friday 7 April 2017 Updated: Wednesday 16 April 2025

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

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