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Captain Matthew Webb (1848-83): C.1079-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Captain Matthew Webb (1848-83)

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Crapper, J. S.
Sculptor: Marsh, C. (sculptor)

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: 38.4 cm
Length: 27.1 cm
Width: 16.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Hanley ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England
  • Wolstanton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Production date: AD 1875-12-06

Components of the work

Base Length 13 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Published as the acts direct BY J.S. CRAPPER OF HANLEY AND C. MARSH OF WOLSTANTON. By special consent and assistance of CAPTAIN MATTHEW WEBB. December 6th 18C.75
  • Location: Revere of bust
  • Method of creation: In ink
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1079-2016
Primary reference Number: 216095
Old number: 220
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 1 June 2017 Updated: Tuesday 4 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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