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The Bishop of a Tun's Breeches, -or, the Flaming eveque, furifying the House of Office!: P.275-1948

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Titles

The Bishop of a Tun's Breeches, -or, the Flaming eveque, furifying the House of Office!

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1792

Note

Published May 14th 1792

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.275-1948
Primary reference Number: 161584
Stephens/George: 8088

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

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

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