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The Kettle hooting the Porridge-Pot: P.154-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Kettle hooting the Porridge-Pot

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Leatherhead, P. J.

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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

First issued on 23 July 1782, although this is a late state post-censorship with Shelburne's kettle's phallic spout removed. Printed on mid-19th century paper. The name Leatherhead might be fictitious as it is only known on this satirical print.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.154-1948
Primary reference Number: 161472
Stephens/George: 6013 late state

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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