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Object Type
print
Museum number
1855,0114.191
Description
William Staley and Edward Coleman being dragged to their executions for their alleged involvement in the Popish Plot; plate in two parts, with the execution of Staley above, and that of Coleman below. Engraving with etching
Producer name
Print made by:
William Faithorne
School/style
British
Production date
1678
(c.)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
etching
Dimensions
Height:
242 millimetres
Width:
300 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Fagan 1888 / A Descriptive Catalogue of the engraved works of William Faithorne
(p. 78)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Portrait of:
William Staley
Portrait of:
Edward Coleman
Associated events
Associated Event:
Popish Plot 1678
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
John H Roby
Purchased through:
Sotheby's
(11.xii.1854/116)
Purchased through:
A E Evans & Sons
Acquisition date
1855
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1855,0114.191