The Duchess blush, or, York flame [graphic].

Description

Title: The Duchess blush, or, York flame [graphic].
Alternative Title: York flame
Creator: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [6 December 1791]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. Decr. 6, 1791, b[y] S. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly, London
Abstract: "Above is a ribbon, the central part of which is stiffened by a spring, described as 'Vanbuchel's Spring Garter'. Below are 'Two Views of the exact Size of the Duchess's Shoe': A low-heeled shoe with a pointed toe, decorated with jewels, and a tracing of the sole of the same shoe, which is 5 1/2 in. long."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched at top of image.
Questionable attribution to Isaac Cruikshank from the British Museum catalogue.
"Price 6 d. color'd."
Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to the Duchess of York -- Allusion to Martin van Butchell, 1735-c. 1812 -- Female costume: spring garters -- Shoes: slippers.
Provenance: Walter Schatzki; February 1961;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 16.1 x 21.2 cm, on sheet 17 x 22 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1791
Etchings England London 1791
Material: etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1791
England > London > 1791
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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