Plaque
1855-1875 (made)
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Circular plaque of compression moulded Bois Durci, showing the head of Queen Victoria in profile, facing left, on a matted background inscribed 'VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND'. The reverse is inscribed 'BOIS DURCI' and 'S'. There is a brass screw pierced for hanging at the top.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Compression moulded Bois Durci |
| Brief description | Plaque depicting Queen Victoria; Bois Durci; England or France, 1855-1875 |
| Physical description | Circular plaque of compression moulded Bois Durci, showing the head of Queen Victoria in profile, facing left, on a matted background inscribed 'VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND'. The reverse is inscribed 'BOIS DURCI' and 'S'. There is a brass screw pierced for hanging at the top. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs. G.M. Spear |
| Object history | Bequeathed to the V&A in 1971 by Mrs GM Spear of Eastbourne, Sussex [70/1688]. |
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| Accession number | W.6-1971 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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