Reference code
IE CA FM RES/6/1
Title
Father Mathew Administering the Pledge of Temperance
Date(s)
- c.1850 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
23 cm x 21 cm; Lithograph with hand colour
Name of creator
(1615-2023)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
The print shows Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC (in a black frock-coat) administering the pledge to a large crowd with a church dome in the background. The print is titled ‘Father Mathew administering the pledge of temperance’. Printed by W. Kohler, lithographer, 22, Denmark St., Soho, London. Published by William Spooner, 377, Strand, London.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The print has a minor tear on the right-hand margin. Some minor dust-marks and foxing is also evident. Careful manual handling is required.