Origin of the institution of the Garter [graphic]

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Title: Origin of the institution of the Garter [graphic]
Creator: Parker, James, 1750-1805, printmaker
Contributor: Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834, artist.
Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834, publisher.
Published / Created: 1 June 1805.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery
Abstract: "Chapter title-page for chapter XV and XVI, for Bowyer's edition to Hume's 'History of England'; with a headpiece showing Edward III standing by his throne on the left, bending to fasten a lady's garter around his leg, to the surprise of the assembled company; plaque below with chapter reference and contents' list."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text above image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate [50] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Provenance: Gift of Francis B. Trowbridge to the Yale University Library, 1904. Transferred to Lewis Walpole Library, September 1965.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 48 x 33 cm
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title: Plate [50] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the first artists in the country, illustrative of the history of England.
Collection / Other Creator: Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834
Collection Date: London : Printed for the proprietor, R. Bowyer, 80, Pall Mall; by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, 1812.

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