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The discovery of the mysterious packet: P.248-1941

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The discovery of the mysterious packet

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cruikshank, George

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-12) by Palgrave, Francis, Rev. and Annora, Miss

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Note

From The Miser's Daughter: A Tale, by W.H. Ainsworth, London, 1842, vol. I

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 130 mm Width 110 mm
Sheet Height 162 mm Width 120 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: George Cruikshank
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: The discovery of the mysterious packet.
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.248-1941
Primary reference Number: 313
Cohn: 17
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The discovery of the mysterious packet" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/313 Accessed: 2024-11-22 03:12:58

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