Decorated Roman alphabet

Jeremias Wachsmuth German

Publisher Martin Engelbrecht German

18th century

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Title: Decorated Roman alphabet
Artist: Jeremias Wachsmuth (German, 1712–1771)
Publisher: Martin Engelbrecht (German, Augsburg 1684–1756 Augsburg)
Date: 18th century
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 6 7/8 × 9 5/8 in. (17.5 × 24.5 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. John D. Gordon Gift, in memory of William M. Ivins Jr., 1963
Object Number: 63.513.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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