H Beard Print Collection
Print
20 May 1776 (published)
20 May 1776 (published)
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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 | 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 Estleania from Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by John Fletcher, May 20th 1776. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Engraving of Mrs Abington, bookplate. |
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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 | 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. 720-2012 |
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| Record created | August 6, 2012 |
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