A girl stands in front of her grandmother who is holding a letter which she is questioning the girl about. Engraving by F. Bacon after E.C. Wood.
- Wood, E. C. (Eleanora C.), active 1832-1858.
- Date:
- [1835]
- Reference:
- 27280i
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The grandmother is called Lady Sarah Kennett, the granddaughter is called Lucy Rushton, and the letter is a love-letter from a Mr Calvert
Publication/Creation
London (65, Cornhill) : Smith, Elder & Co., [1835]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 10.7 x 8.1 cm
Lettering
The intercepted letter. Drawn by E.C. Wood. Engraved by F. Bacon
References note
Sharpe's London magazine, vol. 1, pp. 335-336 (refers to the author of the composition as Mr Wood)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 27280i
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