Antique Print-FUNERAL SAXON-COSTUME-ENGLAND-Strutt-1842

About this Item

Plate XXIX: 'Funeral Habits and Saxon Ornaments etc.' This plate shows Anglo Saxon funeral habits and ornaments of the middle ages. Also depicted are a sword, an axe, helmets and crowns. Original engraving on a vellin type paper. Original (old) hand colouring. Description: This very scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: 'A complete view of the Dress and Habits of the People of England .', by Joseph Strutt, published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1842. This large paper hand coloured edition is considered the best. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Strutt (1749-1810): English engraver, artist, antiquary and author, was born at Chelmsford in 1749. In 1770 he became a student of the Royal Academy, and in the following year secured both the gold and silver medals, the former for oil painting and the latter 'for the best Academy figure'. Condition: Fine. General age related toning. Storage location: A137-18 The overall size is ca. 9.6 x 12.2 inch. The image size is ca. 5.3 x 8.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 24.5 x 31 cm. The image size is ca. 13.5 x 21 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-FUNERAL SAXON-COSTUME-ENGLAND-Strutt-1842
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  • Prints - Fashion and Costumes