Unknown artist, Britain

The Spinning Wheel. She Turn’d to See her Future Spouse

1789

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In Tate Britain

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Artist: Unknown artist, Britain
Part of: Album of Miscellaneous Etchings
Medium: Engraving on paper
Dimensions: Image: 102 x 79 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
Reference: T11349

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