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The letter writer
Draughtsman: Wilkie, David
Through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 248 mm
Width: 207 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1986) by Powell, C. N. Peter
Support composed of paper ( stuck down)
Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper, stuck down on card
Accession number: PD.30-1986
Primary reference Number: 14430
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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