The man wot guards the Hopposition [graphic].

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Title: The man wot guards the Hopposition [graphic].
Contributor: Field, John, active 1829-1847, publisher.
Published / Created: [April 1829?]
Publication Place: London and England London
Publisher: Pubd. by J. Field, 65 Quadrant Piccadilly
Abstract: "An imitation of British Museum Satires No. 15733. The Duke of Cumberland, dressed as a guard with broad-brimmed hat, gold-laced greatcoat, pouch or satchel, with breeches and top-boots, holds a cocked blunderbuss by the barrel in his right hand, a coach-horn in his left. He says: 'Hullo Governer [Eldon] if you dont take care, you'll be floord by the leaders of the Sovereign' [see British Museum Satires No. 15720]; cf. British Museum Satires No. 15752."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
In the style of William Heath but lacking his "Paul Pry" signature; attributed to Heath in the University of Manchester library catalogue (Tabley House Cartoon Collection 149.2 (112) S124).
Date of publication from the British Museum catalogue.
Text following imprint: Every new caricature soon as published. Portfolios of caricatures lent out for the evening.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance: Grosvenor Prints; June 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 31.4 x 24 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English