The Beauties of Writing Exemplified in a Variety of Plain and Ornamental Penmanship

May 19, 1777
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  • Title: The Beauties of Writing Exemplified in a Variety of Plain and Ornamental Penmanship
  • Author: Thomas Tomkins (British, 1743–1816 London)
  • Engraver: Joseph Ellis (British, 18th century)
  • Engraver: Harry Ashby (British, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire 1744–1818 Exning, Suffolk)
  • Designer: Portrait of Tomkins after George Engleheart (British, Kew 1750–1829 Blackheath)
  • Engraver: Portrait of Tomkins engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (Italian, Bassano del Grappa 1765–1810 London)
  • Subject: One page devoted to William Shakespeare (British, Stratford-upon-Avon 1564–1616 Stratford-upon-Avon)
  • Date: May 19, 1777
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving
  • Dimensions: 10 13/16 x 17 1/2 x 9/16 in. (27.5 x 44.5 x 1.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.56.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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