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The Great Seals of England, from Mary I to George III
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The Great Seals of England, from Mary I to George III

Date1783
After work by William Hamilton
Engraver T. Thornton
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching
DimensionsOH: 14" x OW: 9"
Credit LineGift of Governor John G. Pollard
Object number1933-463
DescriptionUpper margin reads: "Engraved for Barnard's New Complete and Authentic History of England."
Lower margin reads: "Drawn by Hamilton./ Engraved by Thornton./ The GREAT SEALS of ENGLAND, from Mary I. to George III./ Accurately taken from the Original Impressions."
Label TextThis illustration was published in Edward Barnard's, "'New Complete & Authentic History of England' (1781-83). Illustrated on this sheet are the seals of Mary I; Elizabeth; James I; Charles I; Charles II; James II; Will. III & Mary II; Anne; George I; George II and George III