The mistletoe. ---a Christmas tale [graphic]

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Title: The mistletoe. ---a Christmas tale [graphic]
Contributor: Laurie & Whittle, publisher.
Published / Created: [12 September 1800]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published 12th Sepr. 1800 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "Illustration to verses signed 'Laura Maria' printed in three columns. The interior of a farmhouse kitchen. The elderly farmer seated by the fire watches with rage his wife being kissed under the mistletoe by a handsome young man. Men and girls stand or sit round the room, watching the scene."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title in letterpress below image.
Verses printed in three columns below title: A farmer's wife, both young and gay, and fresh as op'ning morn of May ...
Temporary local subject terms: Interiors: farmhouse kitchen -- Hearths -- Christmas games -- Mistletoe -- Farmers -- Jealousy.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. ix; May 1954;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 19.8 x 25.1 cm, on sheet 45 x 29 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1796
Engravings England London 1796
Etchings England London 1796
Broadsides
Material: etching & engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1796
England > London > 1796

Access: Public
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