Accession No

1921.63.112


Description

Printed picture in a classical style, possibly depicting King Solomon. Monochrome blue image depicting a bearded man seated on a throne, with two women presenting a child; in the background is a statue of Athena with helmet and shield and a tree; rectangular image with cut corners on a cream backing of the same shape with newsprint visible in the corners; set in a rectangular wooden frame with gilded detail; backed with a piece of wood held in place by two nails and the remains of paper tape; brass ring at the top for suspension.


Place

Europe


Period

Post Medieval


Source

Perceval, Spencer George [collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1921.63.112


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Glass; Paper; Pigment; Metal; Copper alloy; ?Brass; Iron; Gold


Local Term


Measurements

118mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in ink on the back: 'Lady Mayoress of London'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in pencil on the back: '3/-'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Original description: 'Classic picture, framed and glazed'
Event Date 1921
Author: maa


Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Amendments / updates)
The ink marking on the back may refer to Mary Donaldson, Lady Donaldson of Lyminton who was the first female mayor of London (1983-84). It is unclear how this object is associated with her.
Event Date 25/1/2024
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Printed picture in a classical style, possibly depicting King Solomon. Monochrome blue image depicting a bearded man seated on a throne, with two women presenting a child; in the background is a statue of Athena with helmet and shield and a tree; rectangular image with cut corners on a cream backing of the same shape with newsprint visible in the corners; set in a rectangular wooden frame with gilded detail; backed with a piece of wood held in place by two nails and the remains of paper tape; brass ring at the top for suspension.
Event Date 25/1/2024
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:48100

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