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The Modern Atlass, 6 April 1791

 Item — Box: LF104/1 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/1/26

Scope and Contents

Created by Isaac Cruikshank. Published by S. W. Fores. In the foreground are barges: from a fire-barge belonging to one of the insurance companies a jet of water is directed against the building; in 'The Companys Barge' are four dejected-looking proprietors, two of whom say, "I had rather be Elevated in Mark Lane then be in thare" and "I'll say I did not be long to the Company." A jovial-looking oarsman says to his companion "They look D--d Sulkey about it". Against the building lie barges filled with sacks, some inscribed 'Pot 8 o' (potato) and others 'Indian Wheat', implying that the flour of the Mills was adulterated. On the left (east) of the building are the masts of ships; on the other side are small buildings, and the south east corner of Blackfriars Bridge. Hand-coloured etching. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 6 April 1791

Conditions Governing Access

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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