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The China Clay Pit

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2001.119


IDENFIFICATION

Full Name: watercolour painting

Brief Description: Similar to 'Men Working in a China Clay Pit', also in Penlee's collections. Thought to be clay pits near Bodmin.


PRODUCTION

Person: Knight, Laura, R.A.

Date: b 1877, d 1972

Production Date: 1914

Frame Width: 890 mm

Image Width: 690 mm

Frame Height: 670 mm

Frame Width: 890 mm

Frame: gilt

Support: paper

Frame: wood


Category: Fine Art

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 2001.119"

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