H Beard Print Collection
Print
2nd April 1828 (published)
2nd April 1828 (published)
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Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition'. Image satirises the life of Harriot Mellon showing, in her dreams, her rise to fame and high society through wealth. Published by G. Humphreys, 1828.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition', published by G. Humphreys, 1828, Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition', depicting Harriot Mellon asleep, with her dreams drawn above her. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition'. Image satirises the life of Harriot Mellon showing, in her dreams, her rise to fame and high society through wealth. Published by G. Humphreys, 1828. |
| Other number | F.121-55 - H Beard collection numbering |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.2603-2009 |
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| Record created | September 25, 2009 |
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