Temperance enjoying a Frugal Meal, by James Gillray

An image of Temperance enjoying a Frugal Meal. Gillray, James (British, 1757-1815). Humphrey, Hannah, publisher (British, c.1745-1818). Etching, hand colouring, published July 28th 1792.

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Temperance enjoying a Frugal Meal. Gillray, James (British, 1757-1815). Humphrey, Hannah, publisher (British, c.1745-1818). Etching, hand colouring, published July 28th 1792.

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Accession Number: P.282-1948
Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
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Camera: Hasselblad H3DII-31
Photographer name: Amy Jugg
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Image width: 841 pixels
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Filesize: 1.17MB
Exposure time: 1/60
ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 22/1

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