The bumless beauties [graphic].

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Title: The bumless beauties [graphic].
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: Jany. 1788.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by S.W. Fores, satirist
Abstract: Two young women in gigantic hats, pouter pigeon bosoms, long hair, and with skin-tight skirts face each other with pleased expressions in an outdoor setting
Description: Title etched below image.
Printmaker identified by Grego as Rowlandson disguising his identity with James Sayers's signature.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Beneath the design are etched four lines: Both bums and rumps are now no more. With merry thoughts the fair are blest. Their beauties now you may explore. All bare and therefore all expresst.
Temporary local subject terms: Ladies' costumes -- Hipless fashion.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. iv.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 27.4 x 20.2 cm
Language: English

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