Jack Oakham throwing out a signal for engagement [graphic].

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Title: Jack Oakham throwing out a signal for engagement [graphic].
Contributor: Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm), publisher.
Published / Created: 21 July, 1781.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett ... No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Abstract: A sailor holding up his purse, smiling at a young woman he invites to join him and gesturing to left, while she smiles coyly behind her fan and follows; on a hill-top.--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 20 x 14 cm
Language: English

Genre: Mezzotints England London 1781
Material: mezzotint with etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Couples
Sailors
British
Courtesans
Military uniforms
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Couples
Sailors > British > 18th century
Courtesans
Military uniforms > British > 18th century
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > London > 1781

Access: Public
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