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The transit of Mercury

Title
The transit of Mercury [graphic] / Eckstein fecit.
Author
Eckstein, John.
Publication
1750-1799.

Details

Description
1 print : etching, aquatint, hand col.; 26.2 x 19.7 cm.
Summary
Caricature showing men drinking punch and looking at an owl through telescopes; a monkey looks through an empty bottle.
Subject
  • Eating & drinking
  • Monkeys in art
  • Owls in art
  • Telescopes
Genre/Form
  • Caricatures – English – 18th century.
  • Prints – English – 18th century.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Caricature Collection.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Caricature Collection.
Call Number
MEZYRK (Eckstein)
OCLC
NYPG94-F83
Author
Eckstein, John.
Title
The transit of Mercury [graphic] / Eckstein fecit.
Imprint
1750-1799.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Print Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Cite As:
Caricature Collection.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Caricature Collection.
Indexes
Finding aid available.
Research Call Number
MEZYRK (Eckstein)
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