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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/4/19
Former ReferenceD5459/2/36
TitleLaunching a Frigate
Date[1 Feb 1809]
DescriptionA young prostitute walks out the door of a 'HOTEL', watched by a grotesquely fat older woman. Posters on the wall behind the younger woman read: 'FROM THE COUNTRY an assortment of fresh ware', 'A Tragedy in Rehearsal', 'Portsmouth Dock' and 'Leakes Genuine Pills'. In the background is a house with its chimney on fire, and the masts of a ship.
Available on CD 166.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistNewton, Richard (1777-1798)
Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information207
Newton Del : Rowlandson Scul

[...] by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside

Date based on BM Sat 11461
Physical DescriptionHand-coloured print. Size 420 x 270 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteBM Sat 11461
TermWomen
Prostitution
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Launching a Frigate

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