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Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin. 1
Title
Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin. 1 [graphic].
Publication
[London] : Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London, published as the act directs, 25 July 1785.
Physical Description
1 print : etching and engraving ; oval image 10.6 x 14.3 cm, on plate 12.5 x 16 cm, on sheet 15 x 18.6 cm
Medium
laid paper.
Notes
Title etched above image.
Four lines of verse below image: For saddle-tree scarce reach'd had he, his journey to begin, when turning round his face he saw three customers come in.
First plate in a series of six, each with a plate number in the upper right and verses at bottom. All plates have the same publication line and date; plates 2 through 6 are simply titled "John Gilpin". See British Museum catalgoue.
Plate numbered "1" in upper right corner.
"Book 110"--Upper left corner.
Provenance
Formerly owned by William C. Hanwell Allen, with his armorial bookplate in the volume.
Summary
"Gilpin is about to mount his horse in Cheapside. Behind is the door of his linen-draper's shop inscribed 'John Gilpin'; on each side the window displays patterned fabrics. Next it (right) is a silversmith's shop with a classical urn over the door. Three ladies, his customers, stand outside Gilpin's door. A fruit-seller (right) sits in the street by her wares. The corner of 'Wood Street' is shown leading out of 'Cheapside'."--British Museum catalogue.
Variant and related titles
For saddle-tree scarce reach'd had he, his journey to begin ...
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 04, 2022
References
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 6, no. 6893
Subjects
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Genre/Form
Book illustrations.
Etchings - England - London - 1785.
Engravings - England - London - 1785.
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