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The Scribe

Drawing
late 19th century to early 20th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • The Scribe (assigned by artist)
  • A Public Letter-Writer (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil, on laid paper
Brief description
Drawing, `The Scribe', by Frank Lewis Emanuel SGA
Physical description
Drawing
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.1cm
  • Width: 18.1cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
  • Inscribed with title and signed F.L. Emanuel
  • THE NEW NORTH MILL SUPERFINE (paper watermarked)
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Object history
According to Rodney Searight: - 'Bt Holder, Sept. 1971, £12'.
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.368

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Record createdJanuary 17, 2008
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