Library — 1642; 17th century
An almanack and prognostication for the year of God, 1642
The owner of this almanac records his own state of health and the weekly total of plague deaths in 1642. The ‘pestilence’ was an ever present threat in London: in the 17th century epidemics had already struck in 1603, 1622 and 1636.
- Category:
- Library
- Object ID:
- 46.78/735
- Object name:
- An almanack and prognostication for the year of God, 1642
- Artist/Maker:
- Gallen, Thomas, Young, Robert
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- Production date:
- 1642; 17th century
- Material:
paper, leather
- Measurements/duration:
- H 131 mm, W (closed) 82 mm, W (open) 160 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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