Object number
53/373
Collection
Description
Hand coloured print of a milk seller. Inscribed: 'My rest you'd disturb early in the morn, Leave me in bed comfortless and forlorn etc..
This is a hand coloured print etching of a milk seller. It has the inscription: 'My rest you'd disturb early in the morn // Leave me in bed comfortless and forlorn // Milk and water will not with me agree // Therefore I'll have nothing to do with thee'.
Physical description
1 print (etching); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: // Accession number: // Classification: // Negative number: // Acquisition method: // Acquired from: // Date: // Store: // Condition: // Recorder: // Date: // Description: Hand colour etching (print) of a Milk Seller. Inscription: 'My rest you'd disturb early in the morn // Leave me in bed comfortless and forlorn // Milk and water will not with me agree // Therefore I'll have nothing to do with thee'. // Dimensions: 7 7/8 in x 9 3/4 in // Associated information: A post card has been made from this picture for sale at desk. No longer Jan 2008. // colour slide 4500 // References:'
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Width 200 mm
- Height 248 mm
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