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Mrs Abington

Print
late 18th century-early 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Mrs Francis Abington, engraved by Ridley, from a painting by Reynolds.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs Abington (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Mrs Francis Abington, engraved by Ridley, from a painting by Reynolds
Physical description
The print features a portrait of Abington. Her arm is positioned across her body as she is lifting a curtain. She is wearing a shirt with long sleeves and a lace cuff and a pearl necklace.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm (approximately)
  • Width: 10.2cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Mrs. Abington.'
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Nina Warner Hooke in April 1968.
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Mrs Francis Abington, engraved by Ridley, from a painting by Reynolds.
Other number
1968/A/32 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.1425-2015

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Record createdJuly 28, 2015
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