An exact representation of Maclaine the highwayman robbing Lord Eglington on Hounslow Heath on the 26th of June 1750 [graphic].

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Title
An exact representation of Maclaine the highwayman robbing Lord Eglington on Hounslow Heath on the 26th of June 1750 [graphic].
Contributor
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794, publisher.
Published / Created
[13 August 1750]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Published according to act of Parliament, Augst. 13th 1750, & sold by R. Sayer opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street
Abstract

The highwayman Maclaine is shown holding a pistol at a man who leans out the window of his carriage. His accomplice restrains the driver who rides the horses, whip in hand. On the right in the distance, an innkeeper stands outside the door of his tavern under a sign and holds out a mug to two customers on horseback

Description
Title from caption etched above image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
'Pr. 6d. plain & 1sh. colour'd.'
Eight lines of description below image: Maclaine is said to be born in the north of Ireland, of Scotch parents, is a tall genteel young fellow, and commonly very gay in his dress ...
Watermark: Britannia.
Provenance
Robert Douwma; January 1994;
Extent
1 print : sheet 25 x 35 cm
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
750.08.13.01+

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Portrait prints
Etchings England London 1750
Watermarks (Paper)
Material
etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
Maclaine, James, 1724-1750.
Eglinton, Alexander Montgomerie, Earl of, 1723-1769.
Subject (Topic)
Carriages & coaches
Criminals
Taverns (Inns)
Robberies
Subjects
Maclaine, James, 1724-1750
Eglinton, Alexander Montgomerie, Earl of, 1723-1769
Carriages & coaches
Criminals
Taverns (Inns)
Robberies
England > London > 1750

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Identifiers

Orbis Record
8621549
Object ID (OID)
10714482

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