A correct likeness of the notorious Jane Gibbs [graphic].

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Title: A correct likeness of the notorious Jane Gibbs [graphic].
Contributor: Fores, S. W., , publisher.
Published / Created: [approximately September 1799]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. by Fores, Piccadilly
Abstract: Criminal portrait; three-quarter length with hands to side wearing a hat. Gibbs was tried twice in the autumn of 1799 for falsely accusing men of robbing her; After making many similar attempts, being recognized, assaulted by the mob, and protected by constables, she was at last found to be insane. See British Museum catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Six lines of text below title: She addresses herself to decent dressed men, as a servant out of place, or a Quaker, pretends a deal of modesty, and if she cannot prevail by these means, she then accuses them of having robbed her ...
Printseller's stamp in lower right corner: S.W.F.
Provenance: Sanders; Mar. 1962.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 26.5 x 19.5 cm, on sheet 29 x 23 cm
Language: English

Genre: Stamps
Satires (Visual works) England 1799
Etchings England London 1799
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Gibbs, Jane, active 1799.
Subject (Topic): Criminals
Subjects: Gibbs, Jane, active 1799
Criminals
England > 1799
England > London > 1799
Fores, S. W. > Stamp

Access: Public
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