Nice prussian Matches New picked pointed Matches

Dateca. 1759

Attributed to Paul Sandby (1725-1809)

MediumPen, ink, and watercolor over graphite

DimensionsOH: 12 1/2" x OW: 9 3/8" (mounted); Watercolor H: 8 5/8" x W: 6 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1965-131,3

DescriptionPart of Paul Sandby's "London Cries done from the Life."
InscribedThe lower margin reads: "Nice prussian Matches New picked pointed/ Matches"
ProvenanceEx-coll. Lord Bruce