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Figure: C/G.1.8-1928

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Glass figure. A small man with wig, in black, clear and rose glass on a wooden pedestal.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Place(s) associated

  • Nevers ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century
19th Century
Circa 1700 CE - 1900 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Parts composed of white glass black glass clear glass rose glass
Pedestal composed of wood (plant material)

Techniques used in production

Lampworking

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.1.8-1928
Primary reference Number: 27529

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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