Refinement of Language Six scenes arranged in two rows, Each scene shows an occupation, but with a more 'refined' title. Top row, from left to right: A ragged match-seller is described as 'A Timber Merchant'. A poultry seller is described as 'A Turkey merchant'. This title was actually used to describe a member of the Levant or Turkey Company. A postboy, with his mailbag and bell, is described as 'A Man of Letters'. Bottom row, from left to right: A gravedigger, banking up the earth at the side of a grave is described as 'A Banker'. A Jewish ragman, buying old clothes is described as 'A Merchant Taylor'. A gardener, a spade in one hand, is described as 'Master of the Mint'. [1 Oct 1812]