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[Impression from the coffin plate of Princess Charlotte of Wales and her son] c. 1817
Transfer Engraving, Printed on Satin | 32.7 x 48.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 605488
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Transfer engraving, printed in satin, of the coffin plate of the child of Princess Charlotte of Wales. Transfer of the silver coffin plate of the child of Princess Charlotte in English, adhered to card with the coffin plate of Princess Charlotte, see RCIN 605487.
With the following handwritten inscription on the verso, 'Impressions on Satin of the Coffin Plates (Silver) of Her Royall Highness the Princess Charlotte of Wales & of Her Stillborn Infant- presented by H. Barnett : These are transfers from a Print which accounts for their not being reversed.'
Provenance
Acquired by George IV. Presented by 'H. Barnett', likely to be the publisher H. Barnett of St. James's Place, Aldgate (active circa 1820s).
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Medium and techniques
Transfer Engraving, Printed on Satin
Measurements
32.7 x 48.7 cm (sheet of paper)
19.8 x 16.5 cm (image)
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