Bewick's Woodcuts: Impressions of Upwards of Two Thousand Wood-Blocks

Multiple artists/makers

1870

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Title: Bewick's Woodcuts: Impressions of Upwards of Two Thousand Wood-Blocks
Engraver: Thomas Bewick (British, Eltringham, Northumberland 1753–1828 Gateshead)
Engraver: John Bewick (British, Eltringham, Northumberland baptised 1760–1795 Ovingham, Northumberland)
Editor: Thomas Hugo (British, Taunton, Somerset 1820–1876 London)
Publisher: L. Reeve & Co. (London)
Printer: Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (London)
Date: 1870
Medium: Wood engraving
Dimensions: 15 3/8 x 11 13/16 x 2 9/16 in. (39 x 30 x 6.5cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Museum Accession, transferred from the Library, 1921
Object Number: 21.36.124
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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