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Teapot and lid: FWL.3 & A-1997

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Designer: Queensberry, David
Decorator: Tait, Jessie
Production: Midwinter Pottery

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Description

Earthenware teapot and lid. Slip-cast and printed overglaze in green, two shades of turquoise-blue, and dark blue. 'Fine' shape. Decorated with 'Spanish Garden' pattern.

Legal notes

On loan from Fitzwilliam College, from the bequest of the Rev. Lester Brewster

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.8 cm
Length: 22.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Burslem ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1997) by Fitzwilliam College

Dating

20th Century
Circa 1969 - 1987

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Overglaze
Printed
Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'England'
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Moulded
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: 'Midwinter/FINE TABLEWARE/STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND'
  • Method of creation: Printed in black
  • Type: Maker's name

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Identification numbers

Accession number: FWL.3 & A-1997
Primary reference Number: 77012
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 February 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 20 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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