George IV
Print
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Presented with the Atlas Newspaper, this portrait of George IV is thought to have been the first free gift with a newspaper. Cameo embossing lends itself particularly well to portaiture - the process involves printing the surround of the image, leaving the image iteself embossed but not printed. Security printing was devised to prevent forgery or counterfeiting of lottery tickets and banknotes. Here, the process has been used for its decorative effect and its associations of distinction and integrity.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | George IV (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cameo embossing and security printing |
| Brief description | Embossed portrait of George IV, in profile on a dark blue medallion background |
| Physical description | Cameo-embossed portrait of George IV in profile on a dark blue medallion background. Blind -embossed border with royal coat of arms and architectural and heraldic ornament. |
| Dimensions |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | PRESENTED GRATIS WITH THE ATLAS NEWSPAPER (White lettering on a black background, in the border on the front of the object.) |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commemorative |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Presented with the Atlas Newspaper, this portrait of George IV is thought to have been the first free gift with a newspaper. Cameo embossing lends itself particularly well to portaiture - the process involves printing the surround of the image, leaving the image iteself embossed but not printed. Security printing was devised to prevent forgery or counterfeiting of lottery tickets and banknotes. Here, the process has been used for its decorative effect and its associations of distinction and integrity. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.452-1998 |
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| Record created | November 1, 2005 |
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