Garter feast in the time of Charles I, by Wenceslaus Hollar

An image of Garter feast in the time of Charles I. Hollar, Wenceslaus (Czech, 1607-1677). Etching, 1672. Bohemian. Production Note: Illustration to Elias Ashmole's 'The Institution, Laws & Ceremonies of the most Noble Order of the Garter' (London: 1672, p.593). One of 59 plates. Alternative Number(s): New Hollstein (German); 2201 I/II. Pennington; 581.

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Garter feast in the time of Charles I. Hollar, Wenceslaus (Czech, 1607-1677). Etching, 1672. Bohemian. Production Note: Illustration to Elias Ashmole's 'The Institution, Laws & Ceremonies of the most Noble Order of the Garter' (London: 1672, p.593). One of 59 plates. Alternative Number(s): New Hollstein (German); 2201 I/II. Pennington; 581.

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Accession Number: P.49-1941
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 22/1

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