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Black and white engraving of a scene from the Merry Wives of Windsor; and outdoor scene with one woman and two men dressed in 17th c. fashion; simple mahogany frame; under glass.
engravings (prints)
engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
drama
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
Drama
PICTURE, LITERARY
""Painted by R. Smirke/ Engraved by I.P. Simon."" Center inscription: ""Shakespeare./Merry Wives of Windsor./ACT I. SCENE I."" Left and right inscriptions are quotes from play. The number ""10"" appears at lower right.
Shakespeare, William
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Simon, I.P. (Engraver)
Smirke, Robert (Painter)
England
24.875 x 20.25 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.621
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