Printing plate
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Copper, chamois, paper and cellophane
Measurements
97 x 66 mm
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 938247.1
Summary
Copper printing plate engraved 'William Grey' and with a butterfly encircled by a snake, its tail in its mouth, one of three copper printing plates contained in a cream envelope on which is handwritten in pencil, 'Grey / Book Plate / plates', between scraps of chamois leather and with a small grease-proof paper bag with cellophane front.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).