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The Noble game of the Swan
Printmaker:
Unknown
Printer:
Smallfield, George
Publisher:
Darton, William
Game board with 19 compartments.
Bequeathed by Spencer George Perceval, 1923
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Perceval, Spencer George
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1821
Inscription on neck of the swan "The Noble Game of the Swan containing amusement and instruction for all ages and sizes" and "London W. D TON 58, Holborn" and "London: Published by William Darton; 58, Holborn Hill."
Accession number: P.14100-R
Primary reference Number: 205856
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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