Bookplate
Bartholomew Howlett (Louth 1767 – Newington 1827)
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
106 mm (width); 80 mm (height)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670864
Summary
A small engraving or etching depicting a banner bearing the words 'T. Espint, Teacher of the Mathematics, Louth, Lincolnshire. In front of this banner are three cherubs, one with a scientific instrument, one with a terrestrial globe, and one with a plan and compasses. Behind is a view of a church spire and trees with two men walking.
Marks and inscriptions
Underneath the picture: 'T. Espin invt. and del. B. Howlett sculpt.'
Makers and roles
Bartholomew Howlett (Louth 1767 – Newington 1827), printer