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Device for the Cloanthus Press: P.776-1974

Object information

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Titles

Device for the Cloanthus Press

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Raverat, Gwendolen

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 65 mm
Width: 82 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974-12) by Gurney, Sophie and Hambro, Elisabeth

Dating

Production date: AD 1933

Note

Used as a Christmas card by Michael Clapham, Storey's End, Cambridge, & as his device for at least three books: Two Medieval Lyrics, ed. J. Saltmarsh (1993), Letters to Leigh Hunt from his Son Vincent (1934) & The Classical Spirit, bt G.M. Sargeaunt (1936).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Wood engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.776-1974
Primary reference Number: 7717
Selborne/Newman: 272
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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