Somerhill, near Tunbridge, in the County of Kent, from Edward Hasted's "The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent", vols. 1-3

Drawn and etched by Richard Bernard Godfrey British

1777–90

Not on view

Plate 28, vol. II. Southeast View of Summer Hill, the Seat of Henry Woodgate. See 2014.599.1–.30 for comments.

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Title: Somerhill, near Tunbridge, in the County of Kent, from Edward Hasted's "The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent", vols. 1-3
Series/Portfolio: The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3
Artist: Drawn and etched by Richard Bernard Godfrey (British, ca. 1728–1795 after)
Date: 1777–90
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Book: 17 5/16 × 11 × 13/16 in. (44 × 28 × 2 cm)
Sheet: 16 15/16 × 10 5/8 in. (43 × 27 cm)
Plate: 10 1/16 × 14 in. (25.5 × 35.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Bonnie and Manuel Schonhorn, 2014
Object Number: 2014.599.26
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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