Mrs. Abington
Print
1 Nov 1779 (published)
1 Nov 1779 (published)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Miss Prue from Tragedy of Zingis by Alexander Dow, Nov 1 1779. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Mrs. Abington (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink and watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Miss Prue from Tragedy of Zingis by Alexander Dow, Nov 1 1779. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Mounted engraving of Mrs Abington. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '___" Oh that dear Sparta! / "Thier Women had a Noble Magna Charta.' (Printed below portrait. Quote from Traegdy of Zingis by Alexander Dow.) |
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Miss Prue from Tragedy of Zingis by Alexander Dow, Nov 1 1779. Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S. 731-2012 |
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| Record created | August 20, 2012 |
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