The Treasury ladders, or, Political gapers [graphic].
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Description
- Title
- The Treasury ladders, or, Political gapers [graphic].
- Alternative Title
- Political gapers
- Published / Created
- [5 July 1783]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Pubd. by E. Rich, July 5 1783, No. 55 Fleet Street
- Abstract
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Two ladders placed against a tall brick wall signed, "Treasury," reach an open window at the top. In it stands a man, perhaps the Duke of Portland, with a yoke on his shoulders and bunches of grapes hanging from each end. At the top of the ladders are, from left, Fox and North, both reaching for the grapes while at the same time emptying their bowels. Their excrement falls into the mouths of those climbing immediately after them; on Fox's ladder it is Sheridan. This process is repeated down to the last climbers. Each ladder is supported by a group of men gaping toward its top with their mouths open in expectation of the spoils
- Description
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Title from item.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Mounted to 38 x 28 cm. - Extent
- 1 print : sheet 36 x 25 cm
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 783.07.05.01+ Impression 1
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Engravings England London 1783
Etchings England London 1783 - Material
- etching & engraving ;
- Subject (Geographic)
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Great Britain
England - Subject (Name)
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Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809. - Subject (Topic)
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Politics and government
Ladders
Windows
Climbing
Grapes
Defecation
Clothing & dress - Subjects
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Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Ladders
Windows
Climbing
Grapes
Defecation
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1783
England > London > 1783
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 6926989
- Object ID (OID)
- 10724779