Page 223. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man leans from a rostrum (right), holding up his wig, addressing an audience of men and women, seated and standing, most of whom hold up their wigs, disclosing bald or cropped heads. In his left hand is a wig of luxuriant curls which he has taken from the head of a protesting old woman. Most of the wigs simulate natural hair, either short or in ringlets. On the wall is a placard: 'For Debate, \ Opinions \ on \ Baldness. \ It is the sincere wish of the \ proprietors of this Institution, \ that Gentlemen and Ladies will be Uncover'd on this important Occasion'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Debate on the baldness of the times
Description:
Title etched below image., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., Numbered '217' in lower left of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Architectural details: rostrum & paneling., and Watermark: Russell & Co. 1799.
Publisher:
Published 24th May 1798 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
