Bertha Maria Crapper, the artist's mother, aged 70
Portrait Miniature
1933 (painted)
1933 (painted)
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Oval portrait miniature of the artist's mother, aged 70, depicted quarter-length, wearing a black blouse with a brooch in the shape of a bird at the neck, set against a blue background. Inscribed with sitter's name and age in gold.
Object details
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| Title | Bertha Maria Crapper, the artist's mother, aged 70 (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on ivory |
| Brief description | Portrait miniature of Bertha Maria Crapper, the artist's mother, aged 70. Watercolour on ivory, painted in 1933 by Edith M.Crapper (1896-1979). |
| Physical description | Oval portrait miniature of the artist's mother, aged 70, depicted quarter-length, wearing a black blouse with a brooch in the shape of a bird at the neck, set against a blue background. Inscribed with sitter's name and age in gold. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss E. B. Crapper |
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| Bibliographic reference | Summary Catalogue of Miniatures in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Emmett Microform, 1981 |
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| Accession number | P.16-1979 |
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| Record created | July 15, 2003 |
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