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1. The romp [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rushworth, R., active 1785-1786
- Published / Created:
- [3 January 1786]
- Call Number:
- 786.01.03.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "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 (right) stands Captain Sightley in regimentals and Miss La Blond wearing a large hat which conceals her face. Behind them on the extreme right is a folding screen. Framed pictures decorate the wall."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Signed in lower left of image with monogram RR [first 'R' reversed] delin., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Watermark in center of sheet., and In pencil on verso: RR [R Rushworth?].
- 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
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The romp [graphic]
