"Twelve cards of varying shapes, each containing a verbal puzzle, are arranged in a medley and held by crossed tapes or ribbons to simulate a card-rack. They include a 'Favorite Vocal Performer', the blade of a bill-hook is inserted in a cask: Bill-in-tun, see BMSat 9765, &c. 'An Emblem of Pride', a pea-pod and a cock, or peacock. 'A Necessary Occupation', the word 'Taker' above 'an', i.e. an undertaker."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item., Printseller's description following imprint: Variety of ornaments for screen dressing boxes & c. & c., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Temporary local subject terms: Furniture screens -- Card rack -- Bill hook.
