Object number
68/468/1
Title
Groundslow Ploughing Match,
Creator
Description
Print of The Groundslow Ploughing Match, engraved by J. Egan. It shows the match and spectators, including the Duke of Sutherland.
This is a print of The Groundslow Ploughing Match, which was engraved by J. Egan. The scene shows the match and spectators, including the Duke of Sutherland. We also have the key for this print, identifying the people present (68/468/2).
Physical description
1 framed print: paper, glass wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT- Engraving // DOMESTIC Furnishing pictures // Gift Mr Campbell, Clifton Park Road, Caversham, Reading // Description: The Groundslow Ploughing Match 1840. Egraved by J. Egan from the original picture. Tittensor, published May 1840 by Edward Price. [Arms of the Duke of Sutherland]. Dimensions Large wood and quilt frame 100cm wide x 72cm high // Associated information: or picture: To His Grace the Duke of Sutherland this plate of the Groundslow Ploughing match is by permission respectfully dedicated by his Grace’s most obedient servant EDWARD PRICE. See also MERL Neg. No. 60/11996 + 5/2092, 60/15411.’
Production date
1840-01-01 - 1849-12-31
Production period
1840s
Object name
Material
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8776.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11996.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15411.tif - High resolution image
