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Woman holding a Cup: C.820-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

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Woman holding a Cup

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Notes

History note: An owner in Furneux Pelham, Herts; sold to Mr Piper of Bishop's Stortford from whom bought for £22 10s. on 17 October 1914 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1750s
1760s
Circa 1750 - 1770

Components of the work

Surface composed of lead-glaze

Materials used in production

cream, red, and dark brown Earthenware

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.820-1928
Primary reference Number: 76177
Old object number: 4198

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

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

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