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Thomas Rowlandson
1756-1827
Country characters. No. 9, Exciseman / Woodward del ; etched by Rowlandson.
[London] : Pubd Sept 10th 1799 by R Akerman [sic] No 101 Strand, [1799]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.736
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[London] : Pubd Sept 10th 1799 by R Akerman [sic] No 101 Strand, [1799]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Print shows an exciseman, clad in top hat and spurs and carrying a whip, addressing a brewer in cap and apron. The former holds up an account book in which he records the latter's taxable assets, saying: I forgot those Butts in the Corner Neigbour [sic]; the other man replies unhappily: Yes-Yes thee'lt keep a Pretty sharp look out there's no fear o'thee. At left, two large barrels stand on a platform and a dog looks on.
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