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Mr Philip H. Andre the first Polyautographic Printer in England: P.8-2019

Object information

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Titles

Mr Philip H. Andre the first Polyautographic Printer in England

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Basire, James II
Printmaker: Eckstein, John (After)

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Description

Illustration from the 'Gentleman’s Magazine'

Legal notes

Given by Craig Hartley in memory of Richard Godfrey

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019) by Hartley, Craig

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1808

Note

Etching, after a lithograph by John Eckstein (fl. 1787-1838)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Letter to Craig Hartley. Mention of Nick Stogdon.

  • Text: 15/3/94 [line break] Dear Craig, / Thank you for advice concerning spectator, although today's headache was caused by a late evening with Stogdon. I look forward to 29 March, and will arrive at about 11 am. First perusal of the. list does not suggest a high price- and the catalogue is somewhat typed. As ever, Richard
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Letter

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8-2019
Primary reference Number: 279202
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 16 December 2020 Updated: Wednesday 16 December 2020 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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