A good time keeper [graphic]

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Title: A good time keeper [graphic]
Creator: Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Contributor: Humphrey, G. 1773?-1831?, publisher.
Published / Created: [29 May 1823]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. May 29, 1823 by G. Humphrey, 24 St. James's St. & 74 New Bond Street
Abstract: "Scene in a broad London street parallel with the west front of St. Paul's which tops the houses. A burly sailor, pointing with his thumb to St. Paul's, and holding a watch and seals, addresses a Jew old-clothes man who approaches him cringingly. The Jew is bearded, wears three hats, holds a sack on his shoulder, one (thin) leg in a dilapidated Hessian, the other in a top-boot. Below: Give me a pound for Her, will you; I'll see you D--n first, why I set Her by that big 'un Last night & she's out sail'd Her by 7 Hours."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from caption below image.
Two lines of dialogue below title: Give me a pound for her will you; I'll see you d--n first ...
Provenance: Auchincloss, vol. xvii.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 13.2 x 17 cm, on sheet 22.0 x 26 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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