Frontispiece for the Lond. mag. 1758 [graphic]

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Title: Frontispiece for the Lond. mag. 1758 [graphic]
Alternative Title: Frontispiece for the London magazine 1758
Creator: Miller, J., fl. 1758, printmaker
Contributor: Baldwin, R. 1737-1810, publisher.
Published / Created: [1758]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: R. Baldwin
Abstract: Description from the 'Explanation of the Frontispiece' which faces the list of contents for January 1758: Time turning a terrestrial globe, and pointing to Louisbourgh. He shews it to History who leans on his shoulder, writing the great events that have happened. Britannia appears on the other side, well pleased with labours of History. She is led by Concord who points upwards to the figure of Victory, intimating that Britannia shall be always successful
Description: Title from item.
Publication place and publisher inferred from that of the magazine for which this plate was engraved.
Sheet partially trimmed within plate mark.
Frontispiece from: The London magazine; or, Gentleman's monthly intelligencer. London : Printed for R. Baldwin ... , 1732- , v. 27 (1758).
Temporary local subject headings: Britannia (Symbolic character) -- Personifications: figure of Time -- Personifications: figure of History -- Personifications: figure of Concord -- Personifications: figure of Victory -- Globe -- Maps -- Reference to seizure of Louisbourg, July 1758.
Provenance: Suckling ; May 1956 ;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 21 x 14 cm
Language: English

Genre: Allegorical prints
Periodical illustrations
Etchings England London 1758
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > London > 1758

Access: Public
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