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The balance of power.-or-"the posterity of the immortal chatam, turn'd posture master."-
Printmaker:
Gillray, James
Publisher:
Humphrey, Hannah
Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1791
Published April 21st 1791
Accession number: P.228-1948
Primary reference Number: 161569
Stephens/George: 7846
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The balance of power.-or-"the posterity of the immortal chatam, turn'd posture master."-" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/161569 Accessed: 2024-12-22 07:50:38
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