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Engraved woodblock of a sleeping cat: P.15212-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Engraved woodblock of a sleeping cat

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

Entities

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Description

Engraved woodblock of long-haired, tabby cat, sleeping against patterned textile/cushion. Number '13' written in pen and ink along the edge of the block in two places.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.15212-R
Primary reference Number: 317468
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 22 May 2024 Updated: Wednesday 22 May 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Engraved woodblock of a sleeping cat" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/317468 Accessed: 2025-04-02 18:22:03

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