The Robin Hood [graphic].

Description

Title: The Robin Hood [graphic].
Published / Created: publish'd according to act of Parliament, June 1st 1752.
Publication Place: London?
Publisher: publisher not identified
Description: Title engraved above image.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
'Price 6d. plain. Colour'd 1s.'
Three columns of text below image: It is impossible to trace the origins of the above society, tho we imagine they first took the name of Robin Hood from their shootting [sic] with long bows ...
Temporary local subject terms: Debating societies: The Robin Hood Society -- Allusion to trades -- Male dress, 1752 -- Writing implements: quill and inkwell -- Hammer -- Food: loaves of bread -- Furniture: table -- Benches -- Lighting: chandeliers -- Candlesticks -- Containers: tankard with lid -- Watches -- Butcher Row -- Trades: shoemakers -- Butchers -- Customs -- Books -- Humpbacks.
Provenance: Gift of R.W. Ketton-Cremer; May 1962;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 26 x 36 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1752
Engravings England London 1752
Etchings England London 1752
Material: etching & engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1752
England > London > 1752

Access: Public
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