The mirror of patriotism [graphic]

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Title: The mirror of patriotism [graphic]
Creator: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Contributor: Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, publisher.
Published / Created: [20 January 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published [the] 20th January 1784 by Jas. Bretherton, New Bond Street
Abstract: Charles James Fox is depicted from behind, leaning on a table, regarding his reflection in a mirror. The face looking back at him is that of Oliver Cromwell. Fox is waving a document marked "Resolutions" and an issue of the Morning Chronicle is visible on the table
Description: Title etched below image.
Signed with the monogram of James Sayers.
Numbered in lower left corner: Plate [the] 5th.
Mounted to 41 x 34 cm.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 27.7 x 22.8 cm, on sheet 40 x 34 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658
Subject (Topic): Newspapers
Mirrors
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 > Caricatures and cartoons
Newspapers
Mirrors
England > 1784
England > London > 1784
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838 > Ownership
Sayers, James, 1748-1823 > Ownership

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