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Title-page to (and containing portrait of) David Papillon, 'A Practicall Abstract Of the Arts of Fortification and Assailing'
Printmaker: Cross, Thomas
Title in the centre; standing either side are women holding rulers and set squares; above, portrait in an oval; in the corners are weapons and drums.
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Alexander, David
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1645
Accession number: P.165-2009
Primary reference Number: 168330
Object entry number: 0775
Hind (English 1952-64): 124
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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