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1. The burthens of plenty [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [24 February 1777]
- Call Number:
- 777.02.24.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Depicts an enormously obese gentleman transporting his protruding stomach by means of a wheelbarrow and mopping his brow with a handkerchief, while behind him in an extreme contrast, an emaciated and ragged porter follows carrying on his shoulder a large basket containing turtle, hare, bottles and other delicacies, as well as several more bottles under his arm. The gentleman is headed towards a wineshop on the right, over which a sign advertises "Good eating & cool rooms", while across the street stand a row of tenements, the closest bearing several signs; "I. Nabbem Taylor", "Shafe & cut hear" and "Dinners & shirt wash'd for 2 pence."
- Description:
- Title from item., Publisher's initials "MD" form a monogram., and Numbered in plate at top: 12, V.2.
- Publisher:
- P. by MDarly Feby. 24, 1777 39 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Obesity, Wheelbarrows, Porters, Lifting & carrying, Poor persons, Rich people, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The burthens of plenty [graphic]
