The diabo-lady [graphic].

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Title: The diabo-lady [graphic].
Alternative Title: Diabolady
Contributor: Combe, William, 1742-1823.
Milton, John, 1608-1674.
Published / Created: April 1777.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: pulblisher not identified
Abstract: Illustration to The Diabo-lady, probably by William Combe. Simon Luttrell Lord Irnham, shown with a tail and cloven hooves as successor to the Devil, leads his newly selected wife to their thrones on the left. Behind her are 5 unsuccessful contenders for this position, 3 holding papers which identify them as Mrs. Rudd, Lady Ligonier, and the Duchess of Kingston. Demons and imps fly overhead, one bearing crowns for the happy couple
Description: Title from item.
In plate above image: Lond. Mag. April 1777.
An illustration from the London Magazine, vol. 46, p. 208.
Companion print to: The Diaboliad. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, no. 5424.
Quotation from Milton in plate below image beginning "O Fairest of creation, last and best of all Gods works ..."
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 11.2 x 17.5 cm, on sheet 13 x 21 cm
Language: English

Genre: Periodical illustrations
Satires (Visual works) England 1777
Etchings England 1777
Engravings England 1777
Material: etching & engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Carhampton, Simon Luttrell, Earl of, 1713-1787.
Rudd, Margaret Caroline, b. 1744 or 5.
Bristol, Elizabeth Chudleigh, Countess of, 1720-1788.
Ligonier, Penelope (Pitt) Ligonier, Countess, fl. 1766-1784.
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress
Couples
Subjects: Carhampton, Simon Luttrell, Earl of, 1713-1787
Rudd, Margaret Caroline, b. 1744 or 5.
Bristol, Elizabeth Chudleigh, Countess of, 1720-1788
Ligonier, Penelope (Pitt) Ligonier, Countess, fl. 1766-1784
Clothing & dress > 18th century
Couples
England > 1777

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