Mr. Henry Blacker (the Irish giant). [graphic]

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Title: Mr. Henry Blacker (the Irish giant). [graphic]
Contributor: Whiteley, T. H., publisher.
Young, H. R., publisher.
Published / Created: [1820]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: H.R. Young and T.H. Whitely
Abstract: "Portrait of Henry Blacker, whole length, standing to left with his right hand inside the breast of his jacket, surrounded by onlookers, three gentlemen and a lady; copy after a contemporary print."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Publication information from that of the volume for which this plate was made.
Plate from: Caulfield, J. Portraits, memoirs, and characters, of remarkable persons ... London : H.R. Young and T.H. Whitely, 1820, v. 3, opposite page 35.
Provenance: Gift of Joseph Verner Reed (Yale 1926) to the Yale Library, 1958. Portions were transferred to Lewis Walpole Library 1960. For other items from this gift refer to Beinecke Library's GEN MSS 1000.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 25.7 x 16 cm, on sheet 30.1 x 24 cm
Language: English

Genre: Book illustrations
Portrait prints
Engravings England London 1820
Etchings England London 1820
Material: etching and engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Human curiosities
Subjects: Human curiosities
England > London > 1820

Access: Public
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