The Scotch arms [graphic].

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Title: The Scotch arms [graphic].
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [9 January 1787]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub'd Jany. 9, 1786 [i.e. 7], by S.W. Fores at the Caricature Warehouse, Piccadilly
Abstract: "An escutcheon with four quarterings, the flower and leaves of a thistle serving as crest and supporters. The dexter chief and and sinister base quarters are covered with a lattice of rectangular bars suggesting a tartan. In the dexter chief quarter is ajar inscribed 'Brimstone'; in the dexter base, a French fleur-de-lis flag across a broken broadsword; in the sinister chief is a decapitated and bleeding head wearing a Scots bonnet across a headsman's axe; in the sinister base a set of bagpipes. The jewel of the order of the Thistle hangs from a ribbon draped round the escutcheon, with the motto 'Nemo. me. impune. lacessit.', but in place of the St. Andrew's cross is a pair of gloved hands, the right hand adjusting the glove of the left hand."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
In lower left of image: Gentlemens designs executed gratis.
Temporary local subject terms: Influence of Scotland -- Jacobites -- Coat of arms -- Allusion to Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, 1742-1811,
The '6' in the imprint statement has been written over with a '7'.
Provenance: Walter Schatzki ; Feb. 1961 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 35 x 24 cm, on sheet 37.5 x 25.7 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1787
Etchings England London 1787
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1787
England > London > 1787

Access: Public
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