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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/2/34/12
Former ReferenceD5459/2/150
TitleThe Stock Jobber's Prayer
Date1 Aug 1801
DescriptionA smiling man in a suit and powdered wig kneels facing an armchair on the right. In his right hand he holds 'BANK NOTES'
Available on CD 162.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationWoodward Del : Rowlandson Scul

Pubd August 1st 1801 by R Ackermann No 101 Strand

Text begins:
'ADORABLE and ancient LADY of THREAD-NEEDLE-STREET, have pity on thy admirer, bless him with thy solid charms, in bullion or stamped gold ... '

The lame duck referred to in the text is a defaulter on the stock-exchange.
Physical DescriptionBroadside with printed text and hand-coloured print. Size 450 x 271mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/2/34/10 for imprint of the text
Publication NoteBM Sat 9795
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The Stock Jobber's Prayer

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