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Mr. Wignell in the Character of Darby

William Dunlap (American, 1766–1839)

about 1832

Medium/TechniqueEtching and engraving printed in red-brown ink

DimensionsPlatemark: 17.8 x 10 cm (7 x 3 15/16 in.)

Credit Linefrom John M. Falconer; given by friends of the Museum

Accession numberM3029

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InscriptionsIn plate, above image: Darby's Return. / page 13 after the 9th line from the top read. / There, Lads and little Lasses sweet as honey, / Marry for Love, and never think of money,; In plate, below image: Mr Wignell in the Character of Darby. / There, father Luke! one sheep's as good as two, / Nor need I count my turkeys when I woo. In plate, within frame for image, at lower right: Wm. Dunlap del. et fect.

ProvenanceCollection of J. M. Falconer; purchased by friends of the MFA, 1885