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Paper, 'Of chalcography an humble motion' by Beal [John Beale]

Reference number: CLP/2/22

Date: 17th century

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Beale provides details about chalcography [copper plate engravings], referring to coloured statues in the Henry VII Lady Chapel. Beale also includes an extract of a letter to Mr [John] Evelyn and an extract of a letter to Brereton.

Subject: Industry

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CLP/2/22
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17th century
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Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
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Manuscript

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John Beale

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John Beale, Paper, 'Of chalcography an humble motion' by Beal [John Beale], 17th century, CLP/2/22, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_2_22/paper-of-chalcography-an-humble-motion-by-beal-john-beale, accessed on 08 September 2024

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