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Mug: C.1133-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Lead-glazed earthenware mug transfer-printed in black with a view of Southwark Bridge in London

Notes

History note: Mr Reid, Saffron Walden from whom purchased for 6s.0d. on 1 December 1906 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the ft in each case is raised

  • Text: A View of the CAST IRON BRIDGE to be Erected over the/RIVER THAMES/Span of Middle Arch 240ft Height 100 ft of the other two 220 ft
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1133-1928
Primary reference Number: 71397
Old object number: 2606
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 17 October 2023

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

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