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Andrew Bell prints Collection, circa 1780-1810
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bell, Andrew, 1726-1809.
- Title
- Andrew Bell prints Collection
- Dates
- circa 1780-1810 (inclusive)17801810
- Quantity
- 1 folder
- Collection Number
- Cage 5046 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of three intaglio prints by Andrew Bell (1726-1809).
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of three intaglio prints by Andrew Bell (1726-1809). All three were published as illustrations in an unidentified book or books, but were removed from the volumes at an unknown date. Andrew Bell produced illustrations for the earliest editions of Encyclopaedia Britannica and also for William Smellie's English translation of Buffon's Natural History, General and Particular. These items are most likely from an 18th-century edition of the latter title.
The dimensions of the leaves are approximately 12.5 x 21 cm.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Andrew Bell prints collection Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
J. J. Richlin donated these three items to the Washington State University Libraries, circa 1980s.
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman.
Related Materials
Howitt and Hills prints collection, 1798-1816 (SC 9): http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc/finders/sc009.htm
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| 1: Walrus (labeled Plate CCL) |
| 2: White or Polar Bear (labeled Plate CCLXXIX) |
| 3: Bison (labeled Plate CLVVIII) |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Animals in art
- Zoological illustration
Form or Genre Terms
- Intaglio prints
- Prints (visual works)
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2012
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
