Sam Spot Esqr. [graphic]

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Title: Sam Spot Esqr. [graphic]
Alternative Title: Sam Spot Esquire
Contributor: Ibb, Hen., printmaker.
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, publisher.
Published / Created: [1 July 1778]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. July 1, 1778 by M Darly 39 Strand
Abstract: A portly gentleman in a light suit with spots walks facing right, his left hand seemingly resting on one of four posts between which chains are hung. In his right hand he holds up a short whip or riding crop. He wears a powdered wig with curls on the sides and at the back a queue tied with a bow
Description: Title from item.
Signed (by engraver?) in lower left of image: HI, (i.e. Hen. Ibb.?)
MD of publisher's name form a monogram.
Numbers in plate at top: [V. 2, 67] erased but supplied in pencil.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, v. 3.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 35.2 x 24.9 cm, on sheet 37 x 26 cm
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1778
Engravings England London 1778
Satires (Visual works) England 1778
Material: etching with drypoint ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress
Polka dots
Wigs
Subjects: Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
Polka dots
Wigs
England > London > 1778
England > 1778

Access: Public
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