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"The rights of man; - or - Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the measure of the crown, for a new pair of revolution-breeches.: P.232-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

"The rights of man; - or - Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the measure of the crown, for a new pair of revolution-breeches.

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1791

Note

Published May 23th 1791

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.232-1948
Primary reference Number: 161548
Stephens/George: 7867
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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