The old maids petition [graphic].

Description

Title: The old maids petition [graphic].
Creator: Davison, William, 1780-1858, printmaker
Contributor: Davison, William, 1780-1858, publisher, printer.
Published / Created: [between 1812 and 1817]
Publication Place: Alnwick
Publisher: Printed and published by W. Davison
Abstract: An old maid with a large chin and lump in her neck kneels in prayer before a simple table as a man looks down at her from a gap in the rafters. On the wall hang two notices entitled "Cupid's revenge" and "Love in a village".
Description: Title from text below image.
Date based on range of years in which Davison produced caritcatures. See: Isaac, P. Some Alnwick caricatures.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate numbered '4' in upper left corner.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
For further information, consult library staff.
Provenance: Jarndyce; January 2011.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 18 x 25 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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