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George Bickham the Elder

Merchandize

Description

Maker

George Bickham the Elder (British, d. 1796), designer

Title

Merchandize
The Universal Penman

Year

1741

Medium

  • etching,
  • engraving

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • etching,
  • engraving

Materials

etching, engraving

Supports

  • Medium weight cream laid paper

Dimensions

32.7 x 20 cm (12 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches) (plate)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

44.681.3

Type

  • Prints

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George Bickham the Elder (British, d. 1796), designer
Merchandize; The Universal Penman, 1741
etching; engraving
32.7 x 20 cm (12 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches) (plate)
Museum Works of Art Fund 44.681.3

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