Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Title:
The Swallow Packet, Or, A Belly full of good News, piping hot from Bristol, in spite of contrary Winds
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 10 3/4in. (20 x 27.3cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Pub' by W. Dent June 28 1792 (bottom right of title within image and platemark); Title: The SWALLOW Packet, Or, A Belly full of good News, piping hot from Bristol, in spite of contrary Winds (bottom center within image and plate-mark)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1779
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42810