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Sir Ashton Lever

by William Nutter, published by Robert Cribb, after Samuel Shelley
stipple engraving, published 1 March 1787
7 in. x 5 in. (177 mm x 127 mm) plate size; 8 in. x 5 7/8 in. (204 mm x 150 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14409

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  • Robert Cribb (1755-1827), Framemaker, carver, gilder, printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 22 portraits.
  • William Nutter (1754-1802), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.
  • Samuel Shelley (circa 1750-1808), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.

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Bahamas become a British colony.

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