Suitable restrictions [graphic].

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Title
Suitable restrictions [graphic].
Creator
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created
Jany. 28, 1789.
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Pubd. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract

"A game of marbles (taw, cf. BMSat 7393) for the crown is in progress; the Prince of Wales is dressed as a toddling child in petticoats but is larger in scale than the other figures; he leans towards Fox, Sheridan, and Burke (who are aiming at the crown) but is restrained by Pitt (right) who holds him in leading-strings, saying, "Hold, Not so fast Georgy". The Prince wears one of the cushioned caps ('puddings') then used to protect children's heads; in it are three feathers. The crown is at his feet, surrounded by a ring of marbles. Fox and Sheridan kneel side by side; Fox is about to play, saying, "My Game for a Crown". Sheridan, holding his marble, says, "Knuckle down and dont funck, [To funk = to advance the hand unfairly in playing marbles. Partridge, 'Dict. of Slang', 1937.] Charley". Burke stands behind them, leaning eagerly forward, saying, "My turn next Sherry". He wears a Jesuit's biretta (cf. BMSat 6026). Pitt, 'chapeau-bras', wears court dress. Behind the Prince is a circular stand on wheels for supporting a toddling child."--British museum online catalogue

Description
Title etched below image.
Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego.
Temporary local subject terms: Clerical hats: Jesuit's biretta -- Hats: Child's cushioned cap or 'pudding' -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers -- Vehicles: go-cart -- Leading-strings -- Games: marbles -- Crowns -- George IV as a toddler -- Regency restrictions -- Regency crisis, 1788 -- Satire on children.
Watermark: fleur-de-lis on crowned shield with initials G R below.
Provenance
Old Print Shop ; October 1, 1959 ;
Extent
1 print : plate mark 23.2 x 34.6 cm, on sheet 25 x 36 cm
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
789.01.28.01+

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1789
Etchings England London 1789
Material
etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Geographic)
Great Britain.
Subject (Name)
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic)
Regency
Subjects
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 > Caricatures and cartoons
Pitt, William, 1759-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797 > Caricatures and cartoons
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 > Caricatures and cartoons
Regency > Great Britain
England > 1789
England > London > 1789
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

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Identifiers

Orbis Record
7720863
Object ID (OID)
10731089

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