Signor Puppy [graphic] : first catgut scraper.

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Title: Signor Puppy [graphic] : first catgut scraper.
Alternative Title: First catgut scraper
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Puppo, Giuseppe,--1749-1827--Caricatures and cartoons.
Published / Created: 1781 November 27
Copyright Date: [27 November 1781]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Abstract: "Portrait (whole-length) of a man standing in profile to the right holding a violin in his right hand, a bow in his left."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: First letters of imprint statement are lightly printed and illegible, possibly due to an imperfection in the plate. The letter 'S' in 'Street' in publisher's address is etched in reverse.
Possibly etched by Gillray. See British Museum catalogue.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching in sepia ink on wove paper ; sheet 18 x 12 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1781.
Portrait prints--1781.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1781.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Puppo, Giuseppe,--1749-1827--Caricatures and cartoons.
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790.
Violinists.
Violins.

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no. 5892