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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/86/4
Former ReferenceD5459/1/76a
Title"How sweet in the woodlands"
Date[1800]
DescriptionA Lilliputian hunting couple with bows and arrows and dogs. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe verse above the couple reads
"How sweet in the woodlands, with the fleet hound and horn, to awaken shrill echo, and taste the fresh morn."
The lines are taken from a duet by Henry Harington (1727-1816)

The drawing was engraved as part of 'Grotesque Borders No 19', published by Ackermann on 1 Nov 1800.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 107 x 100 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/2/23/16 for the corresponding printed border.
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"How sweet in the woodlands"

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