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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
1 - Drawings - [c1780]-1809
93 - [Pencil Drawings 1800-1809] - [1800-1809]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5459/1/93/26
Former Reference
D5459/1/182
Title
The Cryer!!!
Date
[1800-1809]
Description
A large man in a cocked hat asks the crier:
"Why do you stand idling there Bellman? Why don't you cry?"
The town crier, who has a bell in one hand and a small dog standing at his feet, replies:
"I cant cry to day your Honor - My wife is dead!!!" Available on CD 158.
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Artist
Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive Creator
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information
Date based on stylistic similarity to other drawings dating from 1800-1809
Physical Description
Pencil drawing with text in ink. Size 334 x 259 mm. Portrait.
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