THE. ALDERMAN. TURTLE. AND. GRUEL.; SIGNOR GRUNTINELLI.
DateAugust 11, 1773; January 1, 1774
Publisher
Matthew Darly
ca. 1720 - 1780
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving
DimensionsOH: 11 1/4" x OW: 18 3/8"; Plate 1 H: 9 3/4" x W: 6 7/8"; Plate 2 H: 9 5/8" x W: 6 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1980-224
DescriptionThe lower margins read: "THE. ALDERMAN. TURTLE. AND. GRUEL./ Pub.d Accord.g to Act Aug.t 11.th 1773 by M. Darly 39 Strand."; "SIGNOR GRUNITNELLI./ PLAYING ON A NEW INSTRUMENT (CALL'D A SWINETTA.)/ Pub.d Accor.g to Act Jan.y 1 1774, by M. Darly. 39 Strand."ProvenanceBefore 1980, the Old Print Shop (New York, NY); 1980-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
Matthew Darly
October 21, 1773; September 9, 1773; October 11, 1773
