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Fragment: C.4.41-1964

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Buff earthenware, marbled in brown and cream and lead-glazed. Five-sided fragment, probably from a dish

Notes

History note: Picked up on the site of the George Inn, Burslem about 1930 by Bernard Rackham (1876-1964)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Length: 4.8 cm
Width: 3.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Decoration composed of slip ( brown)
Front composed of lead-glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.41-1964
Primary reference Number: 74863
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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