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The Seddon Collection of English Coloured Glass

Various, 1700–1980

The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, Preston

Collection of 200 pieces, particularly strong in wine and drinking glasses, and table glass (sugar bowls, cream jugs etc) made for the poupular market in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Title of artwork, date

The Seddon Collection of English Coloured Glass, 1700–1980

Date supported

1980

Medium and material

Coloured glass

Grant

2500

Total cost

14000

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