V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The dealer stands outside the door of his little shop (left), proclaiming his wares. Two comely young women listen to him, one leaning on a mop. On the right is a little boy with a kite slung from his shoulders. The sign is a frog smoking a pipe and a frying-pan. Some of his wares are on the pavement, others ranged on shelves within the door. St. Paul's and other buildings are in the background (right). ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Isaac Cruikshank in the British Museum online catalogue., Twenty seven lines of verse below title: I keep a snug little shop, none beat me at selling or buying can. In merry customers hop, t'is the sign of the frog and the frying pan ..., Plate numbered "W. 2" in upper left corner and "6" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Also issued separately., Watermark: J Whatman Turkey Mill., Countermark: 1830., and Late impression from a worn plate; artist's signature lightly printed and barely visible in lower right corner of design.
Publisher:
Pubd. October 12th, 1807, by Thos. Teeg [sic], 111 Cheapside, London
