Edward VI granting the charter for hospitals [graphic]

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Title: Edward VI granting the charter for hospitals [graphic]
Alternative Title: Edward the Sixth granting the charter for hospitals
Creator: Parker, James, 1750-1805, printmaker
Contributor: Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834, artist.
Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834, publisher.
Published / Created: Novr. 1796.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Abstract: "Title-page to Bowyer's edition to Hume's 'History of England'; headpiece with plaque below with chapter reference and contents' list. Edward VI sitting enthroned on the left holding a charter, with a cleric and three elderly sick men kneeling before him, presented by a female allegorical figure."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text above image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides.
Plate [100] 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 [100] 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.

Genre: Historical reenactments
Engravings England London 1796
Material: engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553,
Subject (Topic): Thrones
Subjects: Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553
Thrones
England > London > 1796

Access: Public
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