Print (Engraving) of John Tradescant's House, by James Caulfield, with Separate Frame, 1798

Subject: Print Collection
Item type: Object
Makers: James Caulfield
Primary inscriptions: Heading: 'Tradescant's House, at South Lambeth'. Signed faintly within picture 'J Caulfield execudit 1798'.
Other inscriptions: Modern framer's label. Former display label attached by string. 'THE TURRET HOUSE at South Lambeth, / the original home of the Tradescant / Collection. The house was pulled / down in the nineteenth century.'
Physical material: Paper; Card; Wood; Glass
Object type: Print
Dimensions: Height: 288mm Width: 328mm Depth: 13mm Weight: 0.7kg
Inventory No: 12694

Description

With text below image. Part of the wording indicates that it is an illustration from a book or journal. Very browned.

Wooden frame, with gilded inner and outer edges. Glass front and backing board.