A turtle eater drawn from the life. [graphic]

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Title: A turtle eater drawn from the life. [graphic]
Contributor: Tringham, William, fl. 1734-1791, publisher.
Published / Created: [13 February 1772]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd as the act directs, Febry. 13, 1772, by Wm. Tringham, under St. Dunstans Church, Fleet Street
Abstract: A short obese man stands facing the viewer, his right hand tucked in his waistcoat. His wig and clothes are old-fashioned. He wears a short, fur-trimmed coat on top
Description: Title from item.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Watermark: initials G R below watermark that has been almost completely cut off.
Annotated on verso: from Ld. B. Album.
Provenance: Peter Murray Hill, Oct. 1957 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 19 x 12.7 cm, on sheet 23 x 15 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1772
Etchings England London 1772
Periodical illustrations
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching with engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Obesity
Wigs
Subjects: Obesity
Wigs
England > 1772
England > London > 1772

Access: Public
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