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Bill-head of William White, Chandler, London: P.12934-R

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Titles

Bill-head of William White, Chandler, London

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

One of the Blathwayt family bills.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1773 : See description

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Paper composed of laid paper ( old folds)
Sheet Height 112 mm Width 210 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Wm Blaithwayt Esq
  • Location: Plate upper left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Name

Inscription present: first two digits of the date are printed

  • Text: Febr 26: [17]73
  • Location: Plate upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Bo.t of William White, / Tallow Chandler, the Corner of Trinity Lane, in Bow Lane, Cheapside./ Makes & Sells all Sorts of Fine Mould & Stone Candles
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: NB. SHORT / Mould Candles for Compting Houses
  • Location: Plate centre left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: 6 Doz Cands a 8/4d 2.10.0 Box 0.1.6 2.11.6 Recd April 25: 1773 in full, S White

  • Location: Sheet lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12934-R
Primary reference Number: 185757

Audit data

Created: Thursday 27 October 2011 Updated: Monday 25 November 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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