Beechey Island, Nanavut, Canada

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The magnificent funeral car
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From the Collection
Additional makers
Print maker - Anonymous; Publisher - Laurie & Whittle
Description
The funeral car, black-canopied and furnished with bow section and sterncastle as of a warship, flying white ensign at half-mast. 1806. Etching and engraving, hand-coloured.
Inscription
Lettered with title, 2-line text and production detail: "Publish'd by Laurie & Whittle No.53 Fleet Street, London, Jan.y 28 1806"
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Image Credit
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