The state goose-catcher, or, A St. James's market-man [graphic].

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Title: The state goose-catcher, or, A St. James's market-man [graphic].
Alternative Title: State goose catcher
St. James's market-man
Contributor: Barrow, J., 1782-1785, publisher.
Published / Created: [11 September 1783]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by J. Barrow Septr. 11, 1783. White Lion, Bull Stairs, Surry Side Black Friars Bridge
Abstract: Charles Fox, shown in profile, with a fox's head, rides his horse towards the left holding a goose by the neck over his shoulder. Two bags stuffed with geese are suspended from his saddle. He says, "I have Burgoyn'd the geese at last by coming North about" [i.e., surrendered them to the enemy as Gen. Burgoyne did at Saratoga, by forming a coalition with Lord North].
Description: Title from item.
Sheet trimmed.
Mounted to 36 x 30 cm.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 32 x 24 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Etchings England London 1783
Material: etching ; and hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
England
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Horseback riding
Foxes
Geese
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Horseback riding
Foxes
Geese
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1783
England > London > 1783

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