Major MacPherson and Miss Lavinia Scout [graphic].

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Title: Major MacPherson and Miss Lavinia Scout [graphic].
Contributor: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, artist.
Laurie & Whittle, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 April 1807]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd April 6, 1807 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "Heading to engraved verses ... A young woman seated in front of the fire looks sourly over her shoulder at a military officer who is feeling the blade of his razor. He first professes to be about to cut his throat because he is scorned by the lady, but: 'No, says he, - to kill himself a brave man scorns, Tol de, &c., So instead of his throat he cut his corns."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Artist from British Museum catalogue.
Plate numbered '462' in the lower right corner.
From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls.
Two lines of text above design: Sung by Mr. Bannister, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; in the new opera, call'd False Alarms, or, My Cousin. The music of this song composed by M.P. King.
Thirty two lines of verse below title: Major MacPherson heav'd a sigh, Tol de diddle dol, &c. ...
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. xii.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 22.8 x 27.5 cm, on sheet 24 x 29 cm
Language: English

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