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H Beard Print Collection

Print
ca. late 18th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting Sir John Falstaff in the Buck Basket in Act III, Scene 3 of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Sir John Falstaff is being concealed in the Buck Basket in Mrs Ford's house. Printed in London for Robert Sayer.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
engraving, printing ink on paper, wash
Brief description
Print depicting Sir John Falstaff in the Buck Basket in Act III, Scene 3 of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Printed in London for Robert Sayer, ca. late 18th c. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Engraving, hand coloured depicting Sir John Falstaff in the Buck Basket in Act III, Scene 3 of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 37.2cm
  • Print size width: 22.4cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Literary referenceThe Merry Wives of Windsor
Summary
Print depicting Sir John Falstaff in the Buck Basket in Act III, Scene 3 of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Sir John Falstaff is being concealed in the Buck Basket in Mrs Ford's house. Printed in London for Robert Sayer.
Associated object
Other number
F.107-26 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.4471-2009

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Record createdAugust 6, 2009
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