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Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania

Print
20 May 1776 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hand coloured engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Abington in the character of Estleania (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink and watercolour on paper
Brief description
Hand coloured engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Watercolour handpainted engraving of Mrs Abington.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.4cm
  • Width: 9.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'And here's a Chain of Whiting Eyes for Pearls, / A Musell monger would have made a better.' (Printed below portrait.)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subjects depicted
Association
Literary references
  • Estleania
  • Rule a Wife and Have a Wife
Summary
Hand coloured engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S. 711-2012

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Record createdAugust 6, 2012
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