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Sieves

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  • The Vestal virgin Tuccia being inspected while carrying water in a sieve to prove her chastity. Etching by P.W. Tomkins,1798, after Sir J. Reynolds.
  • A witch surfing on a sieve. Mezzotint by C. Turner, 1807, after J.J. Halls.

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    A witch surfing on a sieve. Mezzotint by C. Turner, 1807, after J.J. Halls.

    Halls, J. J. (John James), active 1791-1834. | Date: 1 Decr. 1807 | Reference: 576080i
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    The Vestal virgin Tuccia being inspected while carrying water in a sieve to prove her chastity. Etching by P.W. Tomkins,1798, after Sir J. Reynolds.

    Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. | Date: April 3d 1798 | Reference: 536282i

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