The Life of William Cobbett, –written by himself"– 8th Plate

Publisher Hannah Humphrey British
Subject Relates to William Cobbett British
September 29, 1809
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  • Title: The Life of William Cobbett, –written by himself"– 8th Plate
  • Artist: James Gillray (British, London 1756–1815 London)
  • Publisher: Hannah Humphrey (British, ca. 1745–1819)
  • Subject: Relates to William Cobbett (British, Farnham, Surrey 1763–1835 Surrey)
  • Date: September 29, 1809
  • Medium: Etching, hand-colored
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 14 5/16 × 8 7/16 in. (36.4 × 21.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Liebman, 1955
  • Object Number: 55.576.20(8)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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