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James Bretherton
approximately 1730-1806
A militia meeting / HW Bunbury del. ; J. Bretherton f.
[London] : Publish'd as the Act directs May 23, 1799 by SW Fores, No50 Picca.dilly, [1799]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.264
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[London] : Publish'd as the Act directs May 23, 1799 by S.W Fores, No.50 Piccadilly, [1799]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Notes:
A later state of this print; George describes an earlier state, with imprint: Publish'd as the Act directs 2d Jany 1773. By J. Bretherton No.134. New Bond Street.
Summary:
Satirical print shows the interior of a militia barrack where a new recruit and his companion, accompanied by militiaman, confront two officers seated at a table, while two dogs squabble at right.
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