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Fragment: C.4.40-1964

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unidentified (Probably)

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Description

Thrown greyish-brown earthenware. Probably part of a butter pot

Notes

History note: Picked up by Bernard Rackham on the site of potworks at the George Inn Burslem about 1930; bequeathed by him

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Length: 7 cm
Width: 4.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964-03-12) by Rackham, Bernard

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century
Circa 1675 - 1775

Materials used in production

greyish-brown Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Greyish-brown earthenware, thrown, and fired to biscuit
Fireing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: found in /George Inn/Yard/Burslem
  • Location: On inside
  • Method of creation: Hand-written in black ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.40-1964
Primary reference Number: 74861

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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