Etching, 'View of the long Room at St Pancrass & the trap ball Ground, 1775'
Object Type
Artwork/Print/Etching
Date Used
1775
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Original circular etching on rectangular paper of a building and grounds. There are six figures visible in the grounds, participating in a game of trap ball. Large post in the grounds is topped by a directional vane indicating the points of the compass. The grounds are surrounded by a wall and fence, and treetops are visible in the background behind the building, partially obscuring a tower. Title under image reads 'View of the long Room at ST Pancrass & the trap ball Ground, 1775'. Image is surrounded by a solid circular border. Reverse carries some handwritten numbers in pencil but is otherwise plain.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 250 W: 308 D: 1mm (H: 9 13/16 W: 12 1/8 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1775
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16698.14
Credit Line
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg
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