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Creator:
Cooper, George, active 1784–1811
Title(s):
Bill for the repair of picture frames.
Published/Created:
[England], Nov. 7, 1810.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 9 x 20 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
TT899.2 .C66 1810 Box
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Manuscript bill, in pen and black ink, issued by Mr. Cooper to James Ward. Includes charges totalling £3/15/6 for gilding six frames, cleaning gilt frames, gilding three frames burnish gold, and supplying brass nails & hanging pictures. Signed James Ward and dated November 7th, 1810. Contains impressed revenue stamp and a small hole, most likely from being filed on a spike. It is possible that James Ward may be the Royal Academy artist noted for his pictures of animals.
Subject Terms:
Artists' materials -- Great Britain.
Cooper, George, active 1784–1811.
Goldwork.
Picture frames and framing -- England -- 19th century.
Picture frames and framing -- Materials.
Revenue stamps -- Great Britain.
Ward, James.
Form/Genre:
Receipts (financial records)
Financial records.
Ephemera.
Stamps (marks)
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