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An engraving portrays a series of overlapping cards and other ephemera.

An engraving portrays a series of overlapping cards and other ephemera. There is an image of a man behind bars, behind cards with text and illustrations. A large card contains song lyrics and an illustration of figures standing in a street. There is a playing card on the left, and an illusionary illustration on the left.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
TL42399.1
People
Published by Carington Bowles, British (1724 - 1793)
Title
The bubblers medley, or A sketch of the times: being Europe’s memorial for the year 1720
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1720
Culture
British
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/370658

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Engraving
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
48 × 30 cm (18 7/8 × 11 13/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Kress Collection of Business and Economics, Baker Library, Harvard Business School
Object Number
TL42399.1
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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