Accession No
Z 16480 G
Description
Two pieces of an incomplete, thin Dutch tile. Glazed, with a white background and blue decoration. Visible scene depicts a standing figure and part of a brick wall or building; with a circular border and 'barred ox-head' corner decoration. Approximately three quarters of the tile is missing.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cambridge; Parker's Piece; Old Gaol
Period
Post Medieval 18th century
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 16480 G
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Tile
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
For Z 16480 [A-H]: 'Blue and white tiles, Dutch. Many fragments.'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card: 'Old label also says: 'St. Andrew's Church, pulled down 1840; old house, St. Edward's Passage, 1630' but doubtful if these refer to the tiles.'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Related Documents)
Label found with Z 17480 reads: 'Tiles. Old gaol Parkers Piece. St Andrews, old church, pulled down, Cambridge 1840.' And in pencil: 'Old house, St Edwards Passage. 1630'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Two pieces of an incomplete, thin Dutch tile. Glazed, with a white background and blue decoration. Visible scene depicts a standing figure and part of a brick wall or building; with a circular border and 'barred ox-head' corner decoration. Approximately three quarters of the tile is missing.
Event Date 13/2/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:309418
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