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c. 19th century (made)
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A man sits on a bench, looking at a woman walking past through a magnifying glass. In a park setting. Below reads 'The Old Bachelor, Written by Thomas H. Bayly, Esqr. and dedicated to the Author of The Old Maid.'

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Brief description
Lithograph. Illustrated music title by Maxim Gauci, Published by Goulding & D'Almaine, and printed by Engelmann & Co.; 'The Old Bachelor.' C. 19th century.
Physical description
A man sits on a bench, looking at a woman walking past through a magnifying glass. In a park setting. Below reads 'The Old Bachelor, Written by Thomas H. Bayly, Esqr. and dedicated to the Author of The Old Maid.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.25in
  • Width: 8.75in
Dimensions taken from departmental register.
Credit line
Purchased from 'W.E. Smeson.'
Collection
Accession number
E.2612-1921

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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