"Pamela, Plate 9" (no title)

DateJuly 1, 1745

Engraver L. Truchy

After work by Joseph Highmore (ca. 1692-1780)

OriginEngland, London

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."