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Hottentot
Woodcut
1920 (made)
1920 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Woodcut
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Hottentot (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | woodcut |
| Brief description | Eric Gill. Hottentot. 1920. |
| Physical description | Woodcut |
| Dimensions |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Mary Gill, widow of the artist |
| Object history | NB The term 'Hottentot' was used historically to describe people of African heritage, specifically the Khoi (or Khoekhoe) people, but, since the 1960s, has become outdated and increasingly is considered offensive. This term is repeated here in its original historical context. |
| Bibliographic reference | Mr. J. F. Physick, Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1952 Volume II: The Engravings of Eric Gill, London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1960. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.997-1952 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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