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"Improvement in weights & measures", or, Sir John Seeclear discovering [the] ballance of [the

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 December 1798]
Call Number:
798.12.01.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sinclair, tall and thin, stands full-face, holding up in his right hand a balance (steelyard, or stilliard) inscribed 'Vive le Egalité'. A large British flag at the right end of the beam much outweighs a bunch of objects at the other; three document...
Alternative Title:
"Improvement in weights and measures" and Sir John Seeclear discovering the ballance of the British flag
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr. 1st, 1798, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > "Improvement in weights & measures", or, Sir John Seeclear discovering [the] ballance of [the] British flag [graphic]