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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/2/34/15
Former ReferenceD5459/3/5
TitleThe Sailor's Prayer
Date12 Sep 1801
DescriptionA sailor, in striped trousers and a cropped jacket, sits on a large wooden chest, arms folded and legs apart. He is facing left and smoking a pipe. Also on the chest is a tankard. In the background can be seen the rigging of a ship.
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 Sept 12 1801 by R Ackermann No 101 Strand

Text begins:
'O MIGHTY NEPTUNE! hear an honest British Tar'
Physical DescriptionBroadside with printed text and hand-coloured print. Size 425 x 255 mm. 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 9799
TermSailors
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