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A Microscopic View of the Different Animalcules

Print
1796 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'A Microscopic View of the Different Animalcules'. Thirty-three numbered scientific illustrations. The twelve illustrations at the bottom of the sheet are all presented in circular frames.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA Microscopic View of the Different Animalcules
Materials and techniques
Engraving print, with colouring, on paper
Brief description
'A Microscopic View of the Different Animalcules'. Thirty-three numbered scientific illustrations. Engraving print, with colouring, on paper. Engraved by J. Pass. Published by J. Wilkes, London. 1796.
Physical description
'A Microscopic View of the Different Animalcules'. Thirty-three numbered scientific illustrations. The twelve illustrations at the bottom of the sheet are all presented in circular frames.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.7cm
  • Width: 22 - 22.2cm
Measured by DH 05/08/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • ANIMALCULE. (Centre, top of design.)
  • A Microscopic View of the Different Animalcules. (Title, centre, below images.)
  • London Published as the Act directs, 12th Novr. 1796 by J. Wilkes. (Centre, below title.)
  • J. Pass sculp (Bottom right corner of design.)
  • (The illustrations are individually numbered 1 to 33.)
Collection
Accession number
21588:3

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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