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1971-2788, Print
Proclamation of Peace [School Piece]
1971-2788, Print

Proclamation of Peace [School Piece]

Dateca. 1763
Retailed by Joseph Hawkins
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtching and line engraving on laid paper with iron gall ink
DimensionsOverall: 17 3/4 × 14in. (45.1 × 35.6cm)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number1971-2788
DescriptionTitle reads: "PROCLAMATION of PEACE"
Imprint at lower margin: "Sold by Jos: Hawkins Printer in Shire Lane near Temple Bar."
Label TextA school piece printed with vignettes celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Paris (1763) and celebrating the accomplishments of King George III. School pieces or writing pieces were used by students learning to write to demonstrate their progress. The student who completed this piece was John Des Champs, who wrote his "Piece" at "Whitsundide" - Whitsun or Whitsuntide which was a religious holiday that falls after the seventh Sunday after Easter.