The Duchess Blush, or, York flame
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Isaac Cruikshank
1756?-1811?
The Duchess Blush, or, York flame
Peel 1684
Provenance:
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Notes:
Printmaker from George.
Below image: Price 6d color'd.
Libray's copy trimmed to image, with loss of price.
Summary:
Above is a ribbon, the central part of which is stiffened by a spring, described as 'Vanbuchel's Spring Garter'. Below are 'Two Views of the exact Size of the Duchess's Shoe': A low-heeled shoe with a pointed toe, decorated with jewels, and a tracing of the sole of the same shoe, which is 5 1/2 in. long. CF. George.
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