Elkanah and Hannah discuss the weaning of Samuel. Mezzotint by G. Graham, 1815.

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1 May 1815
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20553i
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To the left a procession of bulls and horses sets off for the sacrifice in celebration of the end of Samuel's weaning (1 Samuel 1.24)

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London (90, Cheapside) : Boydell & co., 1 May 1815.

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1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 47.7 x 56.9 cm

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Elkanah, Hannah and Samuel. But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the Lord, and there abide for ever. And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth the good;- 1st. Samuel; Chap.r 1st. Verse 22 & 23. Engraved by George Graham

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Wellcome Collection 20553i

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