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William Shakespeare (1564-1616): C.976-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Maker(s)

Publisher: Howell James & Co
Sculptor: Miller, Felix Martin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 30.4 cm
Length: 22.1 cm
Width: 12.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1864-04-23

Components of the work

Base Length 11.5 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F. M. MILLER. SC. [then in ink] THE "SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL BUST" / PUBLISHED / "UNDER THE SPECIAL SANCTION" / OF THE / "NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE" AND / "STRATFORD-ON-AVON TERCENTENARY COMMITTEES" / BY / HOWELL JAMES & CO. / LONDON / APRIL 23 1864 / COPYRIGHT SECURED / DEPOSE EN FRANCE
  • Location: Reverse of bust
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.976-2016
Primary reference Number: 215981
Old number: 169
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 30 May 2017 Updated: Monday 3 June 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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