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A New Copy Book of Round hand for the Use of Schools

Designer Designed and written by John Langton British
Dedicatee Lord George Brudenell British
Engraver George Bickham, Sr. British
ca. 1723
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: A New Copy Book of Round hand for the Use of Schools
  • Designer: Designed and written by John Langton (British, active 18th century)
  • Dedicatee: Lord George Brudenell (British, London 1712–1790 London)
  • Engraver: George Bickham, Sr. (British, London 1684–1758 London)
  • Date: ca. 1723
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving
  • Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 12 13/16 x 3/8 in. (20 x 32.5 x 1 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.100.189
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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