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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.	D5459/3/32
Former Reference	D5459/3/33
Title	Refinement of Language
Date	[1 Oct 1812]
Description	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'. 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	171 Woodward Del : Rowlandson Sc Date based on BM Sat 11969
Physical Description	Hand-coloured print. Size 379 x 250 mm.
Copies	A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication Note	BM Sat 11969
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