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John Stow became a member of the Company in 1742, and Sheriff of York in 1763. He was known as the most eminent silk mercer of York. This is one of a pair of portraits.

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

York

Title

John Stow, Mercer (1707–1775)

Date

c.1760

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 79 x W 60 cm

Accession number

YORMA 417

Acquisition method

purchased, 1993

Work type

Painting

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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD England

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