Frame
late 18th century-early 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Frame of ebonised fruit wood and tortoiseshell, typical Low Countries or German example of the mid 17th century. The characteristic rippled effect on the wooden mouldings was obtained by using a machine
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Ebonised fruit wood and tortoiseshell, decoration made using a machine |
| Brief description | Frame of ebonised fruit wood and tortoiseshell, perhaps south Germany, late 18th or early 19th century, containing a 16th century portrait of a woman (4833-1857) |
| Physical description | Frame of ebonised fruit wood and tortoiseshell, typical Low Countries or German example of the mid 17th century. The characteristic rippled effect on the wooden mouldings was obtained by using a machine |
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| Gallery label | The frame imitates a typical Low Countries or German example of the mid 17th century. The characteristic rippled effect on the wooden mouldings was obtained by using a machine, even in the 17th century.(1992-2005) |
| Object history | Bought by the Museum in 1857 for £2. "Purchased as an illustration of costume" |
| Associated object | 4833-1857 (Part) |
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| Accession number | 4834-1857 |
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| Record created | July 11, 2005 |
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