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Caxton's Printing Press and the Vicar of Wakefield

Drawing
mid 19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pencil portrait depicting Caxton's Printing Press and the Vicar of Wakefield in one frame.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCaxton's Printing Press and the Vicar of Wakefield (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil drawing
Brief description
Two pencil drawings by Daniel Maclise depicting Caxton's Printing Press and the Vicar of Wakefield. Great Britain, ca. mid 19th century.
Physical description
Pencil portrait depicting Caxton's Printing Press and the Vicar of Wakefield in one frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.375in (First sketch)
  • Width: 8.375in
  • Height: 6.5in (Second sketch)
  • Width: 8in
Dimensions taken from Forster Bequest register
Credit line
Forster Bequest
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
F.72

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Record createdJune 6, 2013
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