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Title-page to Edward Grimestone, 'A Generall Historie of the Netherlands' (London, Adam Islip, 1627): P.132-2009

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Title-page to Edward Grimestone, 'A Generall Historie of the Netherlands' (London, Adam Islip, 1627)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cecill, Thomas

Entities

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Description

Title in a façade; above medallion portraits of Philip II, Elizabeth I and Maurice of Nassau.

Notes

History note: From the collection of Joseph Gulston (1745-1786) [Lugt 2986]

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Alexander, David

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1627

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.132-2009
Primary reference Number: 168297
Object entry number: 0775
Lugt: 2986
Hind (English 1952-64): 26
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 July 2012 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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