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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/72
Title[Drawings for 'Excuse us if you please Sir']
Date[1780-1799]
DescriptionTwo versions of the same drawing. On the left a man in a blue suit and bag wig bows, pointing his right foot. He holds what might be a quizzing glass in his left hand. At his side stand two companions, both in suits and wigs. Facing the bowing man is a stocky bald man in breeches and a red waistcoat. He his holding his fists up. Behind him stands a companion, who is holding his coat.
Extent2 items
LevelSubSeries
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe drawings were engraved on 9 Aug 1785 as 'Excuse if you please Sir'.
Related MaterialSee D5459/2/2 for the printed version.
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