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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/2/52 |
| Title | King Jerry treating his Jewish Subjects with Westphalia Venison |
| Date | 15 Sep 1807 |
| Description | At a long table eight men sit eating meat. They all have beards. On the far left Jerome Bonaparte wearing a crown and holding a sceptre, stands on a dais with a throne. He addresses the Jewish diners, who comment favourably on the food. |
| Extent | 2 prints |
| Level | SubSeries |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
| Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
| Further Information | 223
Woodward delt
Pubd Septr 15th 1807 by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside
Price One Shillg Colored
Jerome Napoleon was made King of Westphalia by the treaty of Tilsit in 1807. He removed the disabilities imposed on the Jews of Westphalia and relied on Jewish financiers to restore the poor finances. |
| Publication Note | BM Sat 10759 |
| Term | Jewish |
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