"A boxing encounter; the combatants, wearing waistcoats and gloves, stand facing each other with clenched fists. One (left) says:"I'll Box the Minister about if I get in & tip him Seven the Main". The other (right) says: "Now Mr Alderman I vil Show yo...
Alternative Title:
Strong recommendations for a membr. of Parliament and Strong recommendations for a member of Parliament
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 3, 1795, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Combe, Harvey Christian, 1752-1818., and Lushington, William, 1747-1823.
Subject (Topic):
City council members, Boxing, and Political elections
"Johnson stepping in to deflect a blow Mendoza aims at his opponent Humphreys, with Tring on the left, Jacob and Isaacs behind Mendoza and Allen and Moravia behind them, holding watches."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Humphreys and Johnson a match for Mendoza
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 18th, 1788, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Humphries, Richard, -1827. and Mendoza, Daniel, 1764-1836.
"Johnson stepping in to deflect a blow Mendoza aims at his opponent Humphreys, with Tring on the left, Jacob and Isaacs behind Mendoza and Allen and Moravia behind them, holding watches."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Humphreys and Johnson a match for Mendoza
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 18th, 1788, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Humphries, Richard, -1827. and Mendoza, Daniel, 1764-1836.
"The boxing scene from 'The Romp', Act II, between Young Cockney (left) and Priscilla Tomboy. They face each other with clenched fists. Young Cockney is fashionably dressed and portly, Priscilla's large hat and mittens are on the floor. Behind her (ri...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publisehed [sic] Jany 3d. 1786, by S.W. Fores at the Caracature Warehouse No. 3, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Barnes, Mrs., active 1782-1808., Barrymore, Mr. 1759-1830. (William),, Dodd, James William, 1740?-1796, Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816, and Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.
Subject (Topic):
Boxing, Military uniforms, British, Theaters, and Theatrical productions
