The Way of the World
Print
06/07/1796 (published)
06/07/1796 (published)
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| Place of origin |
Print of Act 4, Scene 1 in The Way of the World, engraved by Heath, after original by Craig, published by G. Cawthorn for the British Library, 1796.
Object details
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| Title | The Way of the World (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print of Act 4, Scene 1 in The Way of the World, engraved by Heath, after original by Craig, published by G. Cawthorn for the British Library, 1796 |
| Physical description | The print features Act 4, Scene 1 in The Twin Rivals. The scene depicts Waitwell reading a letter while Foible reads over his shoulder. Lady Wishfort is to their left. There is a printed border including a mask and flowers. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'British Theatre / Way of the World. / Lady W. I shall faint, I shall die ho! / Foi. Say tis your Nephew's hand.__ / Act IV. Sc. 1' |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Summary | Print of Act 4, Scene 1 in The Way of the World, engraved by Heath, after original by Craig, published by G. Cawthorn for the British Library, 1796. |
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| Accession number | S.2164-2015 |
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| Record created | October 16, 2015 |
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