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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/2/35/1 |
| Former Reference | D5459/3/8 |
| Title | The Soldier's Farewell |
| Date | 13 Aug 1801 |
| Description | A soldier in uniform stands in the doorway of his house, ready to depart. In his left hand he holds a musket, and in his right he holds the hand of his weeping wife. A small boy and girl hold out their hands to him, while on the far left a small boy in uniform stands to attention. Through the open door can be seen a long line of soldiers walking towards the coast.
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| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
| Engraver: Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) |
| Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
| Further Information | Text begins:
'To you, my dearest Nancy, I entrust my dearest charge - my children:- should I fall in the glorious cause my family will receive succour from the fostering hand of my generous country ... ' |
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| Format | Artwork |
| Physical Description | Broadside with printed text and hand-coloured print. Size 385 x 250 mm. Portrait. |
| Copies | A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
| Related Material | See D5459/2/35 for imprints |
| Publication Note | BM Sat 10065 |
| Term | Caricatures |
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