The Xmas academics a combination game at whist / [graphic]

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Title: The Xmas academics a combination game at whist / [graphic]
Alternative Title: Christmas academics
Creator: Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Contributor: Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist.
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, publisher.
Published / Created: [20 January 1773]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd as the act directs 20th Jany. 1773 by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Abstract: "Satire on Cambridge academics: four dons are playing whist, grimacing at each other; a man standing beside the table holds up his hand spreading his fingers to signal the cards held by a player seated in front of him; an old woman serves wine; two dogs approach the table; on the wall behind is a portrait of Archbishop Synge."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text below image
Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Temporary local subject terms: Games: Whist -- Cambridge: Combination Room -- Archbishop Singe -- Christmas.
Mounted on page 59 of: Bunbury album.
Provenance: Purchased by W.S. Lewis from Grant; May 1940.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 26.5 x 39.5 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English