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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/3/20/13
Former ReferenceD5459/2/20
Title[Treading in a beau trap ... ]
Date[1808]
DescriptionA scene outside a shop. A man bows to a young woman, stepping in a puddle and splashing her with mud. In the doorway of the shop on the left, a couple watch and laugh. On the far right is a waiting carriage.
Available on CD 164.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information264

Miseries of Human Life

Woodward del : Cruikshanks del

Text reads:

'Treading in a beau trap while on the act of gaily advancing your foot, to make a bow to some charming woman of your acquaintance whom you suddenly meet, and to whom you liberally impart a share of the jet d'eau.'

Title is taken from text beneath the image.
Date based on other items in the series.
Physical DescriptionHand-coloured print. Size 420 x 270 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
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[Treading in a beau trap ... ]

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