Yard-of-ale glass: C/G.11-1932

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Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Entities

Description

A very long trumpet of glass ending in a bulb (with a hole knocked on one side).

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. (Frances) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Length: 39 1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-11) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Note

When filled, this takes a 'yard-of-ale'.

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.11-1932
Primary reference Number: 25136
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 31 March 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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