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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D6052/1/6
TitleThe Temple of Hymen
Date[1781]
DescriptionA scene outside Dr. Graham's 'Temple of Hymen'. Various figures walk or loiter in the street, including a man carrying a table and two waiting chair-carriers. A man and woman are waiting at the door of the 'Temple'.
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809) of London and Stanton by Dale, artist and writer
Further InformationOriginal Sketches from Life Etc Sketch the 16

Verse reads:
'The Bullion Ore Melts down | And Half a Guinea Sinks to half a Crown | (Prologue to the Baron)'

Graham was a well-known quack doctor.
FormatDocument
Physical DescriptionPen and ink drawing. Size 258 x 194 mm.
CopiesA digital copy of this item is available to view on the public computers at the record office.
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