Chelsea Parade or a Croaking Member Surveying the Inside, Outside and Backside of Mrs Clarke's Premises, 4 March 1809
Scope and Contents
A hand-coloured print of Mrs Clarke's residence on the right that Colonel Wardle is visiting. The door is answered by Martha Favery, Mrs Clarke's housekeeper who assures Wardle that Clarke, who is leaning out of an upstairs window, will be available soon. Walking away from the building is the Duke of York wearing Bishop's Mitre. He is accompanied by his lawyer, William Adam, and Doctor O'Meara. On the left, John Croker who cross examined Clarke during the investigation, spies on Mrs Clarke from an upstairs window. Inscribed in the plate: 'Pubd March 4 1809 by Thos Tegg No 111 Cheapside'. Description from the Royal Collection Trust.
Dates
- Creation: 4 March 1809
Conditions Governing Access
Physical item available by appointment in our Reading Room
Extent
1 Item(s)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
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