Samuel PepysQueries

 

Detail from engraving of Thomas Ken Bishop of Bath and Wells
  • Thomas Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells
  • To Mrs Lucy Boiiell (?)
  • By John Dundass, Epsom Surrey (see detail below)
  • April 6 1703
  • 102 x 146mm (4 x 5¾in)

Thomas Ken (1637 – 1711)

Q Plate mark suggests this is a line engraving but I'm not sure.
What could it be for?

Mayfly

Image of engraving of Thomas Ken Bishop of Bath and Wells

 

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