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print; book-illustration; costume print

Object Type: print; book-illustration; costume print
Museum number: 1857,0214.441
Title: Object: Germani Equites Galeis belluarum rictus ræfentan...
Description: Two Germanic tribesmen on horseback in hilly landscape, both carrying spears and rectangular shields; coat of arms below image; illustration to Samuel Clarke's edition of 'Observations upon Caesar's Commentaries' (London: 1712, folio edition). Etching and engraving
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Production date: 1712 (published)
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Technique: engraving; etching
Dimensions: Height: 340 millimetres (cut); Width: 235 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: costume/clothing; warrior; equestrian
Associated names: Associated with: Julius Caesar; Illustration to: Rev Dr Samuel Clarke
Associated places: Associated with: Europe
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Acquisition date: 1857
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1857,0214.441