A nest for puppies, or, The fashionable bosom [graphic].

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Title: A nest for puppies, or, The fashionable bosom [graphic].
Alternative Title: Fashionable bosom
Published / Created: [2 April 1786]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publishd. the 2d fo [sic] Aprl. 1786 by G. Humphrey, No. 48 Long Acre, London
Abstract: "Bust portrait of a good-looking lady, directed to the left. In the gauze projection which covers her bust are four small dogs. Her hair is not extravagantly dressed, and is decorated with three ostrich feathers, which suggest that she may be intended for Mrs. Fitzherbert."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
The 'f' in 'fo' and the 'N' in 'No.' in imprint statement are etched backwards.
Mounted on leaf 32 of volume 7 of 12.
Provenance: From a collection in twelve volumes probably compiled by Francis Harvey and sold at auction, Sotheby, London, June 1900. Bequest of Hugh Dudley Auchincloss to Yale University Library, 1981. Bound by Riviere & Son in three-quarters red morocco with gold tooling and gold lettering on spine.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 16.1 x 12 cm, on sheet 18.7 x 14 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1786
Portrait prints
Etchings England London 1786
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837.
Subjects: Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837
England > 1786
England > London > 1786
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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