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Pamela is married: P.24-1979

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Pamela is married
Plate 9
Adventures of Pamela

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Benoist, Antoine
Painter: Highmore, Joseph (After)
Author: Richardson, Samuel (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1979) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1745

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The marriage Ceremony performed in Mr. B's own Chappel / by Mr. Williams, Mr. Peters giving her away, Mrs. Jewkes waits / behind Pamela & the Maid keeps the door
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: La Ceremonie du Mariage, qui se fait dans la Chapelle/ de M.r B. par M.r Williams; M.r Peters la presente, Jewkes/ se tient derriere Pamela, et la servants garde la porte.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.24-1979
Primary reference Number: 229640
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Audit data

Created: Friday 30 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 5 July 2022 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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