Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania
Print
20 May 1776 (published)
20 May 1776 (published)
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Hand coloured engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink and watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Hand coloured engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Watercolour handpainted engraving of Mrs Abington. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'And here's a Chain of Whiting Eyes for Pearls, / A Musell monger would have made a better.' (Printed below portrait.) |
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Summary | Hand coloured engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S. 711-2012 |
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| Record created | August 6, 2012 |
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