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Bill-head of Bellamy and Robarts, Mercers, London: P.12963-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bill-head of Bellamy and Robarts, Mercers, London

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Barnes, John (18thC)

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Description

One of the Blathwayt family bills.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1782 : See description

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Paper composed of laid paper ( old folds)
Sheet Height 190 mm Width 235 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: London
  • Location: Plate upper right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: June 5th 1782
  • Location: Plate upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Bo.t of Bellamy and Robarts / MERCERS/ At the Indian Queen, No.1 in Chandos Street, Covent Garden.
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: 21 Yds Rich White ¾ Lustg 6/6 £6.16.6 / Rec in full for Compy & Self. / W Robarts.
  • Location: Sheet lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: June 5: 82 / Mercer
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12963-R
Primary reference Number: 185790
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 2 November 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 May 2017 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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