From a doorway on the left, a man approaches a large, well-dressed woman who sits in a chair under two paintings. He is pointing to his red nose and holds a cane under his arm and his hat behind his back; a dog is at his heel
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Willlm. Holland, 50 Oxford St.
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Courtesans, Dogs, Interiors, Staffs (Sticks), and Clothing & dress
"Satire; a country squire in a bedroom, sitting on the left and holding out strips of paper to two prostitutes who draw lots for him."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Sir Timothy Thicketts first reel to London and Beauties of Kings place
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett ... No. 53 Fleet Street as the Act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Courtesans, Interiors, Beds, Clothing & dress, and Hats
"A lady, seated on a settee smiling, her right hand rests on the arm of the settee, in her left is a black mask. On the cushion of the settee is a card "Admit Mrs M------to the Mask'd Ball". She is attractively dressed in the fashion of the period, wi...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for and sold by Carington Bowles ... No. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England. and England
Subject (Name):
Mahon, Gertrude, 1752-
Subject (Topic):
Actresses, Courtesans, Interiors, Sofas, Upholstery, Clothing & dress, and Hats
Opposite page 214. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A courtesan stands at a wash-tub, washing her last shift. She wears a cap over ringlets in curl-papers and a tattered petticoat, a shawl covers her naked shoulders. The room is squalid, with plaster falling from the bricks. Across the fireplace stock...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Subject (Topic):
Courtesans, Interiors, Wash tubs, Fireplaces, Hosiery, Corsets, and Cats
Opposite page 106. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on prostitution and foolish clergy; two courtesans tease a fat and smiling clergyman in a well-furnished room. The costume of the women appears to be c. 1792-3."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Carington Bowles?
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Courtesans, Interiors, Sofas, Mirrors, and Draperies
