drawing; print study

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Object Type: drawing; print study
Museum number: 1858,0626.38
Description: Portrait of William Chafy, "Doctor in Divinity in the scarlet gown"; whole-length standing turned slightly to right, holding cap in his right hand Watercolour
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Production date: 1782-1857
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Dimensions: Height: 274 millimetres; Width: 180 millimetres
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Curator's comments: One of the drawings of Academical Costume for 'A History of the University of Cambridge', published by Ackermann, London, 1815; a companion volume to 'A History of Oxford University'. The drawings were all engraved by J Agar.
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Location: Not on display
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Associated names: Portrait of: William Chafy; Illustration to: Ackermann
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Acquisition name: Purchased from: Thomas Uwins; Purchased through: Christie's (3-4.vi.1858/222); Purchased through: A E Evans & Sons
Acquisition date: 1858
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1858,0626.38

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