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Trade card of James Lambert, Coach and Sign Painting, Lewes (near Brighton)

Engraver Butler Clowes British
Subject James Lambert Jr

ca. 1760–70

Not on view

Trade card for James Lambert Jr., Coach and Sign Painter in the Cliff, Lewes. The card is characterized by a large cartouche with a central compartment in which the text is placed. The frame of the cartouche is decorated with painting utilities and various signs and panels as examples of the work done by Lambert.

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Title: Trade card of James Lambert, Coach and Sign Painting, Lewes (near Brighton)

Engraver: Butler Clowes (British, ca.1730–after 1782)

Subject: James Lambert Jr (British, Lewes 1741–1799 Lewes)

Date: ca. 1760–70

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet: 6 3/8 × 6 9/16 in. (16.2 × 16.7 cm)
Plate: 5 9/16 × 5 3/4 in. (14.2 × 14.6 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947

Accession Number: 47.91.4

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