The husband's holyday, or, Right road to the horns [graphic]

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Title: The husband's holyday, or, Right road to the horns [graphic]
Alternative Title: Right road to the horns
Creator: Cornutus, printmaker
Contributor: Benedict, artist.
Published / Created: Decr. 7, 1778.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published at No. 46 St. Johns Street, West Smithfield as the Act directs
Abstract: In a semi-rural setting with a cow and duck pond in foreground, and house in the background, a husband with his wig falling off, carries a vomiting infant up a hill, accompanied by his 2 other children. His wife follows behind him, enjoying the attentions of a military officer. On the right, a chaise has overturned spilling its occupants. 18 lines of verse in three columns below image
Description: Title from item.
"Price One Shilling."
Price changed to "6 pence" in ms.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss collection.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 23.8 x 30.3 cm, on sheet 25 x 31 cm
Language: English

Genre: Early works to 1800
Engravings England London 1778
Etchings England London 1778
Material: etching & engraving ; and hand-coloring.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
British
Subject (Topic): Cuckolds
Clothing & dress
Houses
Walking
Military officers
Couples
Fathers & children
Accidents
Subjects: Cuckolds > England > Early works to 1800
Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
Houses > England > 18th century
Walking
Military officers > British > 18th century
Couples
Fathers & children
Accidents
England > London > 1778

Access: Public
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