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L. and C. Two species of single rose R. flower of the caper-tree?; a dragonfly? and a caterpillar
Draughtsman: Unknown
Height: 242 mm
Width: 177 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton
Production date: circa AD 1750
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum tipped in on album sheet
Accession number: PD.126-1973.34
Primary reference Number: 32235
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "L. and C. Two species of single rose R. flower of the caper-tree?; a dragonfly? and a caterpillar" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/32235 Accessed: 2023-06-05 19:32:56
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Accession Number: PD.126-1973.27
Accession Number: C.681-1991
Accession Number: T.3-1928
Accession Number: PD.126-1973.12
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