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For Improving the Breed, 24 October 1796

 Item — Box: LF104/4 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/4/64

Scope and Contents

By James Gillray. A whole length portrait of the corpulent Prince Frederick William Charles of Wurtemberg, standing 'chapeau-bras' in profile to the right, wearing a ribbon; his right hand on his waistcoat, his left on the hilt of his sword. He has a very heavy double chin, thick lips, staring eye, high narrow head, and an expression of good-natured surprise. Beneath: 'Sketch'd at Wirtemberg.' Description from the British Library.

Dates

  • Creation: 24 October 1796

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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