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Boot glass: C/G.152-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Large, blue glass shaped like a jack-boot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. Alfred Valentine Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3 1/2 in
Height: 7.0 in

Place(s) associated

  • Bristol ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-04-05) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1780

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Blue glass

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.152-1933
Primary reference Number: 26141
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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