The PATRIOTICK BARBER of NEW YORK, or the CAPTAIN in the SUDS.
Philip Dawe, Robert Sayer & John Bennett
February 14 1775 (1775-1775)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Philip Dawe (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
Ink
Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1957.1258.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1258.001
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
The PATRIOTICK BARBER of NEW YORK, or the CAPTAIN in the SUDS.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Philip Dawe (Mezzotinter); Robert Sayer & John Bennett (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
February 14 1775 (1775-1775)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center, beneath verse
Inscription: London, Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, N.\o 53 Fleet Street as the Act directs 14 Feb. 1775." Inscribed in the lower left: "Plate III.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Social/political commentary
Materials
Ink
Paper (laid)
Techniques
Mezzotint with minimal burin work
Dimensions (inches)
14.1 (H) x 10.1 (W) x 12.9 (Image H) x 9.8 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.7 (H) x 25.7 (W) x 32.8 (Image H) x 25 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 13.9 in. (35.4 cm). Plate W: 10.0 in. (25.3 cm). Chain interval: 2.5-2.7 cm; laid line frequency: 9 per cm. H at left. W at bottom.
Publisher Summary
Robert Sayer & John Bennett
Publisher Date
02/14/1775
Place of Publication
53 Fleet Street, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe