Record

RepositoryUniversity Archives and Special Collections Centre
Reference NumberRF/3/6/1/1
TitlePrint of William Caxton presenting his first specimen of printing to King Edward IV
DescriptionA framed print of William Caxton standing at his printing press with King Edward IV, possibly Queen Elizabeth Woodville and members of King Edward's court examining the printing specimen, while other workmen are working on typefaces and drying items. Stamped on the back is 'F.T. Meehan Jan 1914 1, Gowan Lee Parade, High Rd Willesden Green'. Meehan may have been an engraver or a framer.
DateJan 1914
Extent1 item
LevelItem
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