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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/86/5
Former ReferenceD5459/1/76b
Title[Two women, one in a ball gown]
Date[1800]
DescriptionA woman in a white empire-line dress, talking to another woman in a full court dress and feathers. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe dialogue reads:
"You look very striking in your full dress"
"That is better than no dress at all - Ma'am"

The drawing was engraved as part of 'Grotesque Borders No 19', published by Ackermann on 1 Nov 1800.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 104 x 102 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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