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George IV Folk Art Portrait of The Brighton Match Maker 1828

$678.05
£495
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CA$931.68
A$1,042.73
CHF 544.22
MX$12,715.90
NOK 6,965.32
SEK 6,593.57
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A wonderful folk art hand penned and coloured portrait of the Brighton Match Maker 1828. Housed in its original frame with a decorative perforated border and wee verse that reads “There was an Old Woman in Rosemary Lane She cuts 'em and dips 'em and I does the same Come buy my fine Matches come buy them of me For they are aa fine Matches Most ere as you'll see they are the best Matches that you can desire for lighting of candles, or Kindling of Fire” 28/18/2cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1828
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612136908282

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