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1939-303, Print
Quadrilles --- practising for fear of accidents!
1939-303, Print

Quadrilles --- practising for fear of accidents!

Date1817
Maker
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtching and line engraving with hand coloring
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 × 15 3/4in. (29.2 × 40cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Object number1939-303
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "IR. Cruikshank . fec.t/ Quadrilles --- practising for fear of accidents!/ Lond.n Pu.d March 27th 1817/ By J Sidebothom. S.t JamesS.t_"Label TextA scene in a parlor depicting people dancing a quadrille. Part of a set along with 1939-304.ProvenanceBefore 1932, Frederick Keppel & Co. [1868-1940] (New York, NY);1932, purchased by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller [1874-1948] (New York, NY); 1939-given to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).