New invented elastic breeches [graphic] / J. Nixon fecit 1784.

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Title: New invented elastic breeches [graphic] / J. Nixon fecit 1784.
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
Nixon, John, -1818, artist.
Riviere & Son Binding.
Published / Created: 1784 November 1
Copyright Date: [1 November 1784]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: W. Humphry, no. 227 Strand
Abstract: "The interior of a breeches-maker's shop or workroom. Two men standing, one on a chair, the other on a stool, are attempting to pull up the very tight breeches of a stout man, who is lifted from the ground by their efforts. A stout woman enters from the right holding a pair of breeches under her arm. On the wall is a placard: 'Ramskin, Elastic Spring Breeches Maker They set close to the Hips and never alter their Shape which Thousands can Testify Likewise a large & curious assortment of Breeches Balls Straps Boot Garters &c &c &c.' Breeches and straps hang on the wall (right). The room is raftered and very scantily furnished."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: CtY-BR
Printmaker identified as Rowlandson by Grego.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 23.7 x 32.7 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Collection Title: The political and humourous works of Thomas Rowlandson, 1774-1825
Collection / Other Creator: Harvey, Francis
Collection Created: London
Container / Volume: Vol. 1 (Box 2 of 2) | Folder I-84

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1784.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1784.
Watermarks (Paper)--J. Whatman.--CtY-BR
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
Nixon, John, -1818, artist.
Riviere & Son Binding.

Access: Public
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Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 6723
Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 1, page 148