Beauty in search of knowledge [graphic].

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Title: Beauty in search of knowledge [graphic].
Contributor: Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm), publisher
Published / Created: 30th Decr. 1782.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett ... No. 53 Fleet Street ...
Abstract: Depicts a pretty and elegantly attired young lady standing outside a circulating library. She faces right, turned towards the viewer, a parasol under her right arm and a book in her left hand. The windows of the library are filled with displays of books and pictures
Description: Title from item.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 354 x 253 mm., on sheet 41 x 29 cm
Language: English

Genre: Genre prints
Mezzotints England London 1782
Material: mezzotint with etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Books
Window displays
Libraries
Umbrellas
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Books
Window displays > England > 18th century
Libraries > England > 18th century
Umbrellas
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > London > 1782

Access: Public
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