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Fragment: C.4.50-1964

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware coated on one side with brown slip and decorated with white slip under yellowish lead-glaze

Notes

History note: Found in the yard of the George Inn, Burslem, Staffordshire, about 1930 by Bernard Rackham (1876-1964)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Length: 4.1 cm
Width: 3.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Burslem ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century, Early#
1670 - 1730

Components of the work

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

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.50-1964
Primary reference Number: 74882
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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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