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Stool: M.25-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Mahogany long stool, the seat and arms upholstered in green velvet, cabriole legs carved with shells and acanthus and claw and ball feet.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator; Louis C.G. Clarke, LLD, Cambridge

Legal notes

Louis C. G. Clarke Bequest, 1960

Measurements and weight

Depth: 60 cm
Height: 68 cm
Length: 140 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa 1740 - Circa 1760

Components of the work

Cover composed of velvet ( green)
Frame composed of mahogany
Legs
Seat, Arms

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.25-1961
Primary reference Number: 77261
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 28 July 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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