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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/93/26
Former ReferenceD5459/1/182
TitleThe Cryer!!!
Date[1800-1809]
DescriptionA 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.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationDate based on stylistic similarity to other drawings dating from 1800-1809
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing with text in ink. Size 334 x 259 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
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The Cryer!!!

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