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Bill head for William Brown, Tea Dealer & Grocer, Bath: P.13002-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bill head for William Brown, Tea Dealer & Grocer, Bath

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

Blank bill head, included in a book of trade cards of Bath from the 1830s.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1835 CE - Circa 1845 CE

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Plate Height 65 mm Width 91 mm
Sheet Height 89 mm Width 119 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BO.T OF WILLIAM GEORGE / Tea Dealer Grocer &c / 4, Cleveland Terrace opposite Walcot Parade / BATH
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Superior London / Pickling Vinegar
  • Location: Plate centre left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Fresh Roasted Coffee / Mustard Spices &c
  • Location: Plate centre right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13002-R
Primary reference Number: 185833

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 15 November 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 May 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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