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The Liberty of the subject
Printmaker:
Gillray, James
Publisher:
Humphrey, William
Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1779
Published October 15th 1779
Accession number: P.136-1948
Primary reference Number: 161454
Stephens/George: 5609
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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