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66/87/15
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The Prize Ox,
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[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a Print featuring a Hereford Ox in landscape. This print was designed and engraved by F. Chesham.
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1 aquatint print in frame: paper, wood
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MERL ‘Handwritten Accession’ (Institute of Agricultural History) - ‘PRINTS- Aquatint // LIVESTOCK Cattle breed // Purchase from Mrs Liddle, Dorchester-on-Thames // Description: Hereford Ox in landscape. Designer and Engraver: F. Chesham. Published feb.1, 1800, London and sold by E. Walker, No7. Cornhill. Aquatint 9.7x6.9. // Dimensions: Black and gold frame, 41cm wide x 36cm high // Associated information: Hereford The Prize Ox 1800, An ox of the Hereford breed stands facing right against a landscape background. Designer and Engr. F. Chesham. London, E. Walker, 1801. Aquatint; 9.7x6.9 in. The prize ox. 1800 dedicated to the noblemen & gentlemen of the Cattle and Sheep society; by their obedient servant E. Walker. Fed by Weastcar. High 6’, Girt 10’5’’. Kill’d by Chapman, 326 st wight. The first rump stake 14lb. E. Chesham del. Et sculp. Publish’d Jany. 12th, 1801, and sold by E. Walker, No 7 Cornhill: where prints of other remarkable cattle are to be had.’
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[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]
- Width 410 mm
- Height 360 mm
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14965.tif - High resolution image