Plate [79] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Chapter title-page to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; Edward V and Duke of York dead and lying in the centre, their heads to left; Duke of Gloucester and another man putting a cover over the boys' bodies; headpiece with plaque below ...
Alternative Title:
Murder of Edward the Fifth and of the Duke of York
Description:
Title from text above image.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Edward V, King of England, 1470-1483,, Richard, Duke of York, 1472-1483,, and Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485,
"A lean man (right) wearing a doctor's tie-wig, is running from left to right to escape from a watchman who stands (left) springing his rightattle. On the ground is a basket or hamper, the lid of which has fallen open to show the body of a young woman...
Description:
Title etched above image; the word "in" after "watch" has been mostly burnished from plate.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Hunter, William, 1718-1783
Subject (Topic):
Grave robbing, Anatomists, Lanterns, Watchmen, Staffs (Sticks), Baskets, and Dead persons
"A lean man (right) wearing a doctor's tie-wig, is running from left to right to escape from a watchman who stands (left) springing his rightattle. On the ground is a basket or hamper, the lid of which has fallen open to show the body of a young woman...
Description:
Title etched above image; the word "in" after "watch" has been mostly burnished from plate.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Hunter, William, 1718-1783
Subject (Topic):
Grave robbing, Anatomists, Lanterns, Watchmen, Staffs (Sticks), Baskets, and Dead persons
