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Market Day, 8 August 1796

 Item — Box: LF104/3 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/3/49

Scope and Contents

Published: S. W. Fores. A very fat and prosperous butcher seated on his block beside his stall looks up at a lean and ragged man (right) who stands facing him, his hands in his pockets. An over-fat dog also looks up inquiringly. The butcher asks: "What d'ye want? What d'ye buy?" The answer: "What do I want - efacks I want everything!" Behind (left) a carcase hangs head downwards. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 8 August 1796

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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