[Punch, or, A collection of droll figures]. [graphic]. 3

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Title: [Punch, or, A collection of droll figures]. [graphic]. 3
Alternative Title: Collection of droll figures
Contributor: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794, publisher.
Published / Created: [1765?]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, No 53 in Fleet Street
Abstract: In the upper image, a dwarf hunchback with a walking stick carries on his shoulders another dwarf hunchback who holds a book in his right hand. In the background are ruins of a castle. In the lower image, a bearded dwarf hunchback wearing eyeglasses and a pointed hat trimmed with fur capers merrily while playing a tambourine. His companion on the left dances to its rhythm
Description: Title devised by cataloger based first plate in the series.
Imprint from first plate of the series.
Two images etched on one plate.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. i; May 1954;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 18.4 x 12.7 cm, on sheet 19 x 14 cm
Language: English

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