Trial
One of 83 glaze and body trial pieces, in a wooden tray. Each trial piece is marked with a number that corresponds to an entry in Wedgwood's 'Experiment Book'
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Josiah Wedgwood Recipe: 6/13 (Magnesia since Dec.r 1778); 4/55 (Isle of Wight sand); 1/20 (Alabaster); 1/19 (Kevil or Wheatear (a kind of cawk so called)); 1/2 of 61 (Lime stone or Lime burnt) |
Brief description | A glaze or body trial on a tablet |
Physical description | One of 83 glaze and body trial pieces, in a wooden tray. Each trial piece is marked with a number that corresponds to an entry in Wedgwood's 'Experiment Book' |
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Marks and inscriptions | 2290 (ink) W.O. (pencil)
On reverse 2290 (impressed) |
Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
Associated object | WE.7216-2014 (Group) |
Other number | 2290 - Wedgwood Trial number |
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Accession number | WE.7216:29-2014 |
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Record created | March 21, 2019 |
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