The general toast [graphic].

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Title: The general toast [graphic].
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [20 October 1786]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by S.W. Fores, October 20, 1786 at the Caricature Warehouse, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: Three oval designs, two above with a larger one below, illustrating three satirical toasts: Honor and honesty; Love and loyalty; Fitz and good company. In the first, a man sits at a table, in his hand is a cup for rolling dice and on the table some coins and a playing card (the knave of clubs). In the second image (upper right) a man, pen in hand, writes a letter "No. 45 To the ...", on the table a book entitled "Essay on woman". In the image at the bottom, a couple (George IV and Mrs. Fitzherbert) embrace; on the table in front of the pair is a book "Morris's songs."
Description: Title engraved below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance: John Bull Prints; February 1985;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 30 x 24 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1786
Etchings England London 1786
Engravings England London 1786
Material: etching and engraving with stipple ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Subjects: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 > Caricatures and cartoons
Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837 > Caricatures and cartoons
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Wilkes, John, 1725-1797 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1786
England > London > 1786

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