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Frontispiece to The Universal Songster, vol. II: P.244-1941

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Frontispiece to The Universal Songster, vol. II

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cruikshank, George
Printmaker: Hurdis, John Henry

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-12) by Palgrave, Francis, Rev. and Annora, Miss

Dating

Production date: AD 1826

Note

Finished by J.H. Hurdis

From The Universal Songster, or Museum of Mirth: forming the most complete, extensive and valuable collection of ancient and modern songs in the English Language..., London, 1826, vol. II

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Coloured ink
Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 189 mm Width 113 mm
Sheet Height 201 mm Width 123 mm

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Designed & Etched by G. Cruikshank & Finished by J.H. Hurdis.
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.244-1941
Primary reference Number: 285
Cohn: 820 II

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Frontispiece to The Universal Songster, vol. II" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/285 Accessed: 2024-04-25 07:13:02

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