The bum-bailiff outwitted, or, The convenience of fashion [graphic].

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Title: The bum-bailiff outwitted, or, The convenience of fashion [graphic].
Alternative Title: Convenience of fashion
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [6 May 1786]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published May 6th 1786 by S.W. Fores, at the Caracature Warehouse Piccadilly
Abstract: "A bailiff extends his arms to seize a lady from behind, in his right hand is a writ: Derriere Bum's (see British Museum Satires No. 6874). The dress only, however, of the lady stands erect: the hat and wig rest on the projecting breast, which is supported by the stiffened bodice and inflated petticoats of the dress. The lady herself crawls out from under her own petticoats between the legs of the bailiff, wearing gloves and some undergarment."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Five lines of verse in two columns beneath title: Suky like Syrinx changes shape, her vain persuer to escape ...
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Temporary local subject terms: Ladies' costumes -- Derrières -- Writs.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25.3 x 19 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1786
Etchings England London 1786
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress
Hats
Wigs
Bailiffs
Subjects: Clothing & dress
Hats
Wigs
Bailiffs
England > 1786
England > London > 1786

Access: Public
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