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Trade card for W. Varnam, Druggist & Grocer, Atherstone: P.12649-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Trade card for W. Varnam, Druggist & Grocer, Atherstone

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1820 - Circa 1850

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Sheet Height 115 mm Width 145 mm

Techniques used in production

Letterpress

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W. Varnam, / Druggist and Grocer, / Atherstone. / I am dragged from the earth, beat till my ribs / are wide asunder, then condemned to assist in burn-/ing, scorching, and browning many unfortunate / individuals.
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12649-R
Primary reference Number: 184891

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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