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Man with a Square Beard by Rembrandt 1892
William Camden 1794
William Mason 1838
William Cowper
Campbell of Breadalbane 1827
Frazer of Lovat 1827
Lady Spencer Churchill 1908
Sir Edward Coke 1681
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HUMPHREY CHETHAM
Founder of Chetham Hospital, Manchester.
Ob. 1653.
Engraved by W. Holl.
FISHER, SON & Co. LONDON 1831.
Steel line and stipple engraving by William Holl the elder (1771-1838). Holl, probably of German descent, is known for his stipple engraved portraits. In the 1820's he was one of the early engravers to use steel plates and was a pioneer in using steel plates for bank notes.
Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653) was an English textile merchant, financier and philanthropist. He donated money to form a Blue Coat School which is now Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.
Fine engraving. Hand coloured.
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