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Portrait of Josiah Wedgwood'

Printing Plate
18th century - 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

printing plate with engraved portrait of Josiah Wedgwood I, evidence of use with remnants of transfer paper affixed to the plate

Object details

Category
Object type
TitlePortrait of Josiah Wedgwood' (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
engraved metal
Brief description
printing plate 'Portrait of Josiah Wedgwood', steel, B Whittow and Sons, London, 18th century-19th century
Physical description
printing plate with engraved portrait of Josiah Wedgwood I, evidence of use with remnants of transfer paper affixed to the plate
Dimensions
  • Width: 80mm
  • Length: 90mm
Marks and inscriptions
B Whittow and Sons
Credit line
V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
WE.8748-2014

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Record createdJuly 20, 2023
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