print; title-page

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Object Type: print; title-page
Museum number: 1880,1113.5756
Description: Title-page to the English Pilot, by John Seller; the title and information in a large cartouche in centre of print, directly below a long view of London from Southwark, showing the old St Paul's, London Bridge and the Tower; to the left and right of the title and above are portraits of England's famous explorers, including Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Hugh Willoughly and Captain Smith, surrounded by exploration tools such as gloves and compasses; at the bottom a view of the Thames with shipping, on each corner a figure pouring water into the Thames from a jar, representing the Thames and the Medway. 1671 Etching and engraving
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Production date: 1671
Production place: Published in: London (England)
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Technique: etching; engraving
Dimensions: Height: 388 millimetres; Width: 225 millimetres (trimmed)
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Location: Not on display
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Associated names: Illustration to: John Seller; Representation of: Sir Francis Drake; Representation of: Thomas Cavendish; Representation of: Sir Walter Raleigh; Representation of: Hugh Willoughby; Representation of: Capt John Smith; Representation of: John Davis
Associated places: Topographic representation of: London
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Acquisition date: 1880
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1880,1113.5756

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