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Crumbs of comfort", or-old-orthodox, restoring consolation to his fallen children: P.159-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Crumbs of comfort", or-old-orthodox, restoring consolation to his fallen children

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1782

Note

Published August 1782. Lettered only with title

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.159-1948
Primary reference Number: 161468
Stephens/George: 6027
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 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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