H Beard Print Collection
Print
7 Jan 1777 (published)
7 Jan 1777 (published)
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Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Miss Prue from Love for Love by William Congreve, Jan 7th 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving. Printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Miss Prue from Love for Love by William Congreve, Jan 7th 1777. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Mounted engraving of Mrs Abington. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Look you here, Cousin, here's a snuff box; / nay there's Snuff in't; here will you have any?' (Printed below portrait. Quote from Act 2, Scene 10 of Love for Love by William Congreve.) |
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Summary | Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Miss Prue from Love for Love by William Congreve, Jan 7th 1777. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Associated object | S.713-2012 (Copy) |
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| Accession number | S. 714-2012 |
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| Record created | August 6, 2012 |
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