[Punch, or, A collection of droll figures]. [graphic]. 6

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Title: [Punch, or, A collection of droll figures]. [graphic]. 6
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: Each image shows two dwarf hunchbacks dressed in 16th century attire. In the upper image, they sit on the opposite sides of a block, playing cards. The figure on the right, sitting with his legs crossed, is about to show a card, as his companion has already shown his card. In the lower image, the figures roll the dice on a small stone plinth, in the foreground two small pails probably used as dice-boxes
Description: Title devised by cataloger based on the first plate in the series.
Imprint from first plate in 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

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1765
Etchings England London 1765
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Dwarfs
Gambling
Playing cards
Subjects: Dwarfs
Gambling
Playing cards
England > 1765
England > London > 1765

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