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Print (Engraving) Elizabeth Alexander, published by William Richardson, London, 1809

Inventory Number 23209


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.23209

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Elizh. Alexander Aged 106 March 1808 Suppos'd to be the Oldest Woman now living in England... She was born near the city of Oxford. It has been the greater part of her Life in London & had 9 Children. She lives in Hanway Street, Tottenham Court Road.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 291mm Width: 204mm
Inventory No
23209

Description

Engraving. Portrait of Elizabeth Alexander, seated with 'plan of Oxfordshire'. Published January 1809 by William Richardson, 37, Strand. With annotation on verso: 'Centenarian'