Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
Title:
Letter, 1812 Aug. 20.
Physical Description:
1 item ; 25 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Letter addressed to David Stewart, Earl of Buchan, dated August 20, 1812, regarding a new mechanical method of reproducing "fine engravings." The letter does not specify how the new method works, but Stanhope explains various machinery needed to complete the reproductive process and promises to send Stewart "some admirable specimens, together with a printed description of the whole process."
Contributors:
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829.