"Elegance Democratique" : A sketch found near High-Wycombe / Js. Gillray invt. & fect..

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James Gillray

1756-1815

[London] : Pubd July 8th, 1799, by H Humphrey, 27 St James's Street, [1799]

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

1986.170

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[London] : Pubd July 8th, 1799, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street, [1799]

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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.

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Below caption title: "- whenever I wish to form a proper estimate of a mans Mind, I observe his Manners & his Dress."--Lord Chesterfield.

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Full length caricature of Lord Wycombe in striped waistcoat longer and breeches shorter than the contemporary fashion.

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