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Model cradle: C.237-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Lead-glazed buff earthenware model cradle, spotted and slip trailed.
Inscriptions on one side: 'Mary/Overton/Her cradle' on top: '1729'

Notes

History note: Puttick & Simpson sale, London; bought by dealer, Mr Fenton; sold to Mr Stoner, from whom purchased for £32 on 12 June, 1908 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.6 cm
Width: 24.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1729

Materials used in production

trailing Slip paint
Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MARy/OVER TON/HER CRADEL
  • Location: On one side
  • Method of creation: Slip-trailed in dark brown
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: 1729
  • Location: On top of hood
  • Method of creation: Slip-trailed in brown
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.237-1928
Primary reference Number: 73412
Old object number: 2846
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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