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Title-page to (and containing a portrait of) John Davies, 'The writing schoolemaster : or, The anatomie of faire writing' (London, Michael Sparke, 1631): P.192-2009

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Title-page to (and containing a portrait of) John Davies, 'The writing schoolemaster : or, The anatomie of faire writing' (London, Michael Sparke, 1631)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Name on verso in ink "Matthew Wainwright Books"

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1631

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.192-2009
Primary reference Number: 168357
Object entry number: 0775
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 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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