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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
- 3 - Prints by Woodward (Undated) - [c. 1800-1815]

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5459/3/36
Former Reference	D5459/2/19
Title	Female Politicians
Date	[1 Jan 1815]
Description	A group of women sit round a table. An older woman, reading from the newspaper, announces: "Mercy on us here is news!! They write from Hanover that when Boney part took possession of that country he ravish'd all the Women!!" One woman cries: "O the wretch", while another adds: "It is very true Ma'am it is only a word and a blow with him - your Honour or your property". Her neighbour replies: "Well Ma'am, if he should come here, at all events I will take care of my property". At the end of the table a girl adds: "So will I Mamma". On the right-hand side a footman brings a tray of drinks through. On the verso part of a riddle has been written in ink. Available on CD 165.
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Artist	Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Artist	Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)
Archive Creator	George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information	271 Woodward Delin : Rowlandson Scul Price One Shilling Colour'd : London Published by Thos Tegg No 111 Cheapside The print refers to the capture of Hanover on 3 Mar 1803. George III refused to ratify the capitulation and so the Electorate was treated as a conquered country. Date based on Walpole 815.1.1.1
Physical Description	Hand-coloured print. Size 320 x 245 mm.
Copies	A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication Note	BM Sat 11465
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