The Lancaster Caleb Quotem i.e. Jack of all trades. [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- The Lancaster Caleb Quotem i.e. Jack of all trades. [graphic]
- Creator
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Contributor
- Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1846, publisher.
- Published / Created
- [July 1812]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Pubd. July 1812 by Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside
- Abstract
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"A design in six compartments, arranged in two rows; in each the same person, Higgins, Governor of Lancaster jail, is depicted in a different occupation. [1] 'A Jailor'. He stands in a prison yard, holding keys, addressing a wretched prisoner; he points to an open door, saying: "You wont be physic'd by my Son, eh you rascall? then you shall go into the black hole till you will." In the background is a prisoner looking from a barred window. [2] 'A Gardiner'. He holds a flower-pot, and turns to address a lady, who says: "I did not know you was a gardener Mr Higginbottom." He answers: "O yes I'ts [sic] all in my way of business Maam I exports Natives and imports Exotics from Botany Bay." [3] 'A Manufacturer'. He addresses a starved-looking man seated at a loom, and holds a large roll of cloth under his arm. He says: "You Idle scoundrel is that all you have made to day. I'll discharge you depend on it." The man answers: "Indeed Sir I have been hard at it for eighteen hours." Large rolls of cloth are piled on a table under a wide window. Through a doorway is seen the back of another weaver at his loom. [4] 'A Farmer'. He stands in a corn-field, wearing a smock and gaiters, and holding a pitchfork. He addresses two labourers holding sickles:"I think I should know you! didn't you belong to my Sheep walk once." One answers with a grin: "to be sur I did Governor and took a little bit of an Oath for you." [He seems to imply that he has given (perjured) evidence in a sheep-stealing case]. [5] 'An Alderman'. He sits in an arm-chair, wearing a furred gown, addressing a trembling yokel: "How dare you contradict an Alderman do you know I can send you to Quod for that." The man answers: "Na I did not indeed your Worship! but you shall always have it your own way in future." Fetters hang on the wall behind the alderman's head, labelled: '1. 10. 0' [twice] and '£2. 0. 0.' [a smaller set]. A key is on the table beside him, and prison buildings are seen through a window. [6] 'A Captain'. He stands arrogantly, wearing cocked hat and gorget, pointing with his sword and saying: "You sir ther with the carotty wishers!! I see you sneering at me. don't you know I'm your Captain and can put you in irons." Three ladies watch him with mocking disapproval; one says: "Captain forsooth! these fellows will make the word Captain Odious"."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description
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Title etched below image.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Text following title: Vide Sr. Francis Burdetts speech.
Plate numbered "170" in upper right corner.
Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 3.
Also issued separately.
Temporary local subject terms: Jail -- Greenhouse -- Sickles -- Loom. - Provenance
- Leverhulme-Auchincloss Collection ; May 14, 1954 ;
- Extent
- 1 print : plate mark 24.8 x 34.5 cm, on sheet 26 x 36 cm
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 812.07.00.01+
- Collection Title
- V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
- Collection / Other Creator
- Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809.
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
-
Satires (Visual works) England 1812
Etchings England London 1812 - Material
- etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Name)
- Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844.
- Subjects
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Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844
England > 1812
England > London > 1812
Johnstone, Henry Arthur > Ownership
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
- 8165638
- Object ID (OID)
- 10967665