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Sir Jeffery Dunstan Presenting an Address from the Corporation of Garrett. published 1788
Hand-coloured etching | 23.6 x 33.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810299
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A hand-coloured print of Sir Jeffery Dunstan, a second hand wig seller in London who was elected as the Mayor of Garrat to protect the interests of the inhabitants on Garrat Common, Surrey. Dunstan, holding a mace, presents a crowned William Pitt with an address at which Pitt shows obvious delight. Behind Pitt stands George Pretyman, the Bishop of Lincoln. Behind Dunstan and holding his train stands an idiot wearing a bottle of gin on his head. Alderman Wilkes also holds Dunstan's train and Brook Watson with his wooden leg is also in attendance along with an admiring crowd.
Provenance
Probably acquired during the reign of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Hand-coloured etching
Measurements
23.6 x 33.9 cm (sheet of paper)
22.0 x 30.7 cm (platemark)