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Trade card of J. Thresher, Hosiery, Mercery & Masquerade Warehouse, London: P.12689-R

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Titles

Trade card of J. Thresher, Hosiery, Mercery & Masquerade Warehouse, London

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Skelton, William
Draughtsman: Ryley, Charles Reuben (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1811 CE - Circa 1829 CE

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Sheet Height 113 mm Width 74 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J. THRESHER'S / HOSIERY, / MERCERY & MASQUERADE / Warehouse, / No.1, / Panton Street, / HAY MARKET
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: C.R. Ryley del.t W. Skelton sculp
  • Location: Plate bottom
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12689-R
Primary reference Number: 184945

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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