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HESITATION.
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HESITATION.

DateFebruary 1, 1796
Publisher Haines & Son
MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 14 1/8" x OW: 10 1/4"; Plate H: 13 7/8" x W: 9 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1971-3327
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "HESITATION./ Camilla's Lover proposes an Elopement./ London Published 1.st Feb.y 1796 by Haines & Son 19 Rolls Buildings Fetter Lane."
ProvenanceIn 1796 Fanny Burney published in 5 volumes Camilla: or a Picture of Youth. This no doubt inspired this series of prints, if indeed, they were not used as illustrations.