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Governor William Shirley

Artist

School of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723)

Date

18th century

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

29 x 24 in. (73.7 x 61 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Wesley Hunt Cooper, 1996

Object Number

UR286

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  • Mrs. William Shirley

    School of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723)

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Mrs. William Shirley

Artist

School of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723)

Date

18th century

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

29 x 34 in. (73.7 x 86.4 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Wesley Hunt Cooper, 1996

Object Number

UR287

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  • Governor William Shirley

    School of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723)

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