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"Pamela, Plate 9" (no title)
Direct scan of object

"Pamela, Plate 9" (no title)

DateJuly 1, 1745
Engraver L. Truchy
After work by Joseph Highmore (ca. 1692-1780)
MediumBlack and white line engraving with etching
DimensionsOH: 12 5/8" x 16 1/4" (includes false margins); Plate H: 11 7/8" x W: 14 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1968-280,9
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "Jos. Highmore inv.t et pinxit./ L. Truchy sculp./ The marriage Ceremony performed in M.r B.'s own Chappel/ by M.r Williams, M.r Peters giving her away, M.rs Jewkes waits/ behind Pamela and the maid keeps the door./ La Ceremonie du Mariage, qui se fait dans la Chaplle/ de M.r B. par M.r Williams; M.r Peters la presente, Jewkes/ se tient derriere Pamela, et la servants garde la porte./ Published, according to Act of Parliament, July 1.st 1745."