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Engraving tool

Engraving Tool
pre 1878 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown (made)
Place of origin
Britain (made)

Engraving tool with a slightly chipped wooden handle


Object details

Categories
Tools & Equipment
Printmaking Techniques
Object type
Engraving tool
TitleEngraving tool (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Steel needle with a wooden handle
Steel
Wood
Brief description
Engraving tool used by George Cruikshank
Physical description
Engraving tool with a slightly chipped wooden handle
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.5cm
  • Handle width: 2.5cm
  • Needle length: 7.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'BUCK' (Inscription on needle)
Credit line
Bequest of Mrs. Eliza Cruikshank
Association
Cruikshank, George
Bibliographic references
  • From departmental notes relating to the Cruikshank Bequest
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
10087

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O678202/engraving-tool-engraving-tool-unknown/
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