The miser [graphic].
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Description
- Title
- The miser [graphic].
- Contributor
- Fores, S. W., publisher.
- Published / Created
- [July 1792]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Published July 1792 by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Abstract
-
A soldier who has lost his right arm begs from an elderly man in old-fashioned dress whose hands are deep in his coat-pockets. The miser (right) walks away scowling sideways at the soldier. Beneath the title: He had a canvass bag which contain 'd what would answer the purpose, but his Callous soul caught the alarm at the Old Souldiers supplication; & it was hurried with rapidity of lightning into his pocket.' Behind is a high stone wall and a London street-lamp
- Description
-
Title from item.
Quote from a story of the same title from The adventures of a hackney coach printed below the title: He had a canvass bag which contain'd ...
Publisher's device in lower right corner of sheet: S.W.F. - Provenance
- Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. v.
- Extent
- 1 print : plate mark 357 x 252 mm, on sheet 39 x 28 cm
- Language
-
English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 792.07.00.04+
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Genre prints England London 1792
Mezzotints England London 1792
Printer's devices (Publishing) England London 1792 - Material
- mezzotint ; and wove paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Name)
- Kilner, Dorothy, 1755-1836.
- Subject (Topic)
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Amputees
Carriages & coaches
Military uniforms
British
Stone walls
Street lights
Veterans - Subjects
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Kilner, Dorothy, 1755-1836
Amputees
Carriages & coaches
Military uniforms > British
Stone walls
Street lights
Veterans
England > London > 1792
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 7818239
- Object ID (OID)
- 10957226