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Mr Parsons in the character of Periwinkle in A Bold Stroke for a Wife

Print
20th October 1776 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting William Parsons as Periwinkle in A Bold Stroke for a Wife, published by John Bell, London, 20th October 1776, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Parsons in the character of Periwinkle in A Bold Stroke for a Wife (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Print, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print depicting William Parsons as Periwinkle in A Bold Stroke for a Wife, published by John Bell, London, 20th October 1776, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print portraying actor William Parsons, full-length portrait.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.4cm
  • Width: 9.3cm
Print only
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceA Bolde Stroke for a Wife
Summary
Print depicting William Parsons as Periwinkle in A Bold Stroke for a Wife, published by John Bell, London, 20th October 1776, Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.2522-2013

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Record createdJune 12, 2013
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