Object number
64/109
Title
The Unrivalled Lincolnshire Heifer,
Collection
Creator
Description
This is a coloured mezzotint print entitled 'The Unrivalled Lincolnshire Heifer'. It was painted by Thomas Weaver, engraved by William Ward, and published on 12 June 1813 by Thomas Willoughby of Orby, Lincolnshire. The cow belonged to Thomas Willoughby, and he dedicated the print to General Manners, MP. The print is one of a collection of paintings and prints thought to date from the last quarter of the 18th century to c.1860.
Physical description
1 coloured mezzotint print: light wood frame with perspex.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT- Mezzotint // Description // THE UNRIVALLED LINCOLNSHIRE // c.1813 // Painted by Thomas Weaver// Engraved by Wm. Ward Engraver to their R.H. The Prince Regent + Duke of York. // Published June 12 1813 by Thos. Willoughby, Orby, near Burgh, Lincolnshire // Coloured mezzotint 23.5x17.8in // Dimensions // Light wood frame // 78.0cm wide x69.0cm high // Associated information // Price: £19.10.0 (P. D. Carter's No.79) // The unrivalled Lincolnshire Heifer, fed by Thos. Willoughby of Orby, near Burgh, and now his property. To Genl. Manners, M.P. etc etc etc this place is respectfully inscribed by his most obliged, obedient servant, Thos. Willoughby. // References: P. D. Carter's catalogue No.4, p.8. // Rothamsted Collection catalogue No.12, p.6.'
Production place
Shrewsbury, Orby
Production date
1813 - 1813
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Width 780 mm
- Height 690 mm
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