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The British Butcher, supplying John Bull with a substitute for Bread, vide Message to Lord Mayor: P.349-1948

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Titles

The British Butcher, supplying John Bull with a substitute for Bread, vide Message to Lord Mayor

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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trimmed with wide margins, sheet: 414 x 272

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1795

Note

Published July 6th 1795

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Etching

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.349-1948
Primary reference Number: 161647
Stephens/George: 8665

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 1 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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