print; satirical print

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Object Type: print; satirical print
Museum number: 1849,1003.46
Title: Object: The motive, or Reason for his Honour's Triumph.
Description: (For description see other impression). 1741 Etching
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Production date: 1741
Production place: Published in: London (England)
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Dimensions: Height: 197 millimetres; Width: 305 millimetres (cropped)
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: satire; government
Associated names: Representation of: Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford; Representation of: Thomas Sherlock, Bishop of London; Representation of: Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough; Representation of: Philip Cavendish; Representation of: Samuel Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys of Ombersley; Representation of: Raphael Courteville
Associated places: Topographic representation of: London
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Acquisition date: 1849
Acquisition notes: 1849,1003.1 to 100 were purchased by A E Evans at the 3rd part of the Stowe sale (collection of the Duke of Buckingham) on 7-8 August 1849. The lots purchased were 258, 261, 266-7, 269-70, 273 (all of caricatures), and lot 24 (sea fights)
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1849,1003.46

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