T. Spring Rice.

[graphic].
Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
Summary:Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle, (1790-1866), F.R.S., F.S.A. ; Chancellor of the Exchequer ; head & shoulders, left profile.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [s.l.] : [s.n.], [between ca. 1835 and 1839?].
Subjects:
Notes:In-house number: PA 1429.

With biographical noted printed on sheet below image : "Born in Limerick, in 1789, and distinguished his early political life by vigorous contests with the corrupt cooperation of his native city for which he was at last elected in 1821 ... Is not over well calculated for the office he now holds, being destitute of much financial knowledge or acquaintance with general statistics".

Physical description: 1 print : woodcut ; diam. image 5.4 cm., sheet 9.1 x 7 cm., cropped within plate mark.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : p. 136.

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