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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 2001F63 |
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| Collection: | Social History |
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| Date: | 1914 c - 1914 c |
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Maker Information | | Maker: | Doctor H C Crew - View biography for Doctor H C Crew |
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Notes | Dr H C Crew of Oakswell House in Wednesbury carved this jester's bauble. He made it to entertain the Belgian refugees who were staying in the upper floors of his house during World War I. When the Germans invaded Belgium in 1914 many Belgians sought refuge outside their country and over 100,000 headed for Britain. A keen wood carver, Dr Crew decorated his house with many picture frames and cabinets. | |
Further Information | | Production Period: | Early 20th century |
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| Medium: | Carved and painted. |
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| Material(s): | Paint |
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| Place of Origin: | Wednesbury, England |
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