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Master Edwin in the character of Tom Thumb

Print
1st Nov 1780 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting Mr Edwin in the character of Tom Thumb in Act I Scene 3. Published by J. Harrison & co on 1st November 1780. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMaster Edwin in the character of Tom Thumb (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print depicting Mr Edwin in the character of Tom Thumb in Act I Scene 3. Published by J. Harrison & co on 1st November 1780. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Full length engraved portrait of Mr Edwin in the character of Tom Thumb. Print glued in supporting paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.4cm
  • Width: 17.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Association
Literary reference
Summary
Print depicting Mr Edwin in the character of Tom Thumb in Act I Scene 3. Published by J. Harrison & co on 1st November 1780. Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.1715-2012

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Record createdDecember 11, 2012
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