Printing Plate
1768 (made)
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Rectangular steel printing plate depicting an etched head and shoulders portrait of a man, Thomas Bentley, in profile facing slightly right, with reverse script etched below
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | etched steel |
| Brief description | Printing plate, engraved steel, John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, 19th century -20th century |
| Physical description | Rectangular steel printing plate depicting an etched head and shoulders portrait of a man, Thomas Bentley, in profile facing slightly right, with reverse script etched below |
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| Marks and inscriptions | JOHN SELLERS AND Sons / SHEFFIELD / 10413' (engraved on the base with a trademark of a dagger entwined with the letter 'S') |
| 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. |
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| Accession number | WE.10011-2014 |
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| Record created | August 8, 2023 |
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