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A snug birth in a shower

Satirical Print
late 1820s (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hand-coloured etching

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA snug birth in a shower (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
hand-coloured etching
Brief description
William Heath. 'A snug birth in a shower'. Fashion caricature of women's hats. Published London, late 1820s
Physical description
Hand-coloured etching
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.5in
  • Width: 10.25in
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1943, London: HMSO, 1956.
Collection
Accession number
E.634-1943

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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