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Paperweight: C.1-1981

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

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Description

Clear lead glass over a coloured print of the Fitzwilliam Museum, inscribed 'FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM/CAMBRIDGE.'. Circular, almost hemispherical, with a concave depression on the base.

Notes

History note: Mrs H. Bond

Legal notes

Given by Mrs H. Bond

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5.1 cm
Height: 2.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-02-02) by Bond, H., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Victoria I
Circa 1875 - 1900

School or Style

Victorian

Components of the work

Picture composed of coloured ink
Decoration
Parts

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM/CAMBRIDGE
  • Location: On print
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-1981
Primary reference Number: 27176

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 September 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Paperweight" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/27176 Accessed: 2024-04-23 10:52:42

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