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In his office, Gulwell (played by John Hayman Packer (1730–1806)) is about to make an entry in the register, whilst the Irishman (played by John Moody (1726/7–1812)) stands with his shillelagh in his hand.
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester
Title
Scene from 'The Register Office' by Joseph Reed
Date
1773 or before
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 105.7 x W 113 cm
Accession number
L.F26.1954.0.0
Acquisition method
purchased from Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd, 1954
Work type
Painting
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
53 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 7EA England
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