broadside

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Object Type
Museum number: J,4.252
Description: Broadside without image, relating to the satire ''The Stone Eater' (BMSat.7287) Letterpress
School/style
Production date: 1788
Production place: Published in: London (England)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 248 millimetres; Width: 185 millimetres (sheet)
Curator's comments: This letterpress advertises 'The original stone eater' who was on show at Mr Hatch's, Trunk-maker, at 404 Strand, opposite the Adelphi. This phenomenon gave the idea for the satire by Dent of George III swallowing the precious stones given him by Warren Hastings.
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Associated names: Associated with: George III, King of the United Kingdom; Associated with: Warren Hastings
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1818
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: J,4.252

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