B. Hepner
Cock a doodle doo, or, The mare, the hunter, the prince of watergruel, and the cabinet-makers of old England ; air -- That's the time of day.
Published
[London] : [B. Hepner], [ca. 1830]
illustration
48 x 17.5 cm
Peel 2189
Notes
First stanza of song: Oh, have you heard the row, / No greater sure can be, / About a fighting cock / and a great Donkey.
A different version was published by Hepner in 1832, combining two satirical songs, "Cock a doodle doo, or, the mare, the hunter, the prince of watergruel, and the cabinet-makers of old England" and "The Waterloo coachman" side by side under the identical illustration, The cock wot's lost his courage.
A different version was published by Hepner in 1832, combining two satirical songs, "Cock a doodle doo, or, the mare, the hunter, the prince of watergruel, and the cabinet-makers of old England" and "The Waterloo coachman" side by side under the identical illustration, The cock wot's lost his courage.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Broadside featuring a satirical song of 10 verses relating to Lord Brougham's appointment as Chancellor. In the accompanying illustration, Wellington -- with the body of a cock -- wearing a cocked hat and spurred boots, strides off to the left, away from a braying ass which wears the Mayor's furred gown and chain with a large danging key. Against the ass's ear is a small fool's cap. Between them is a signpost, one arm pointing left, "To Hyde Park Corner", the other right, "To the City."
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Hepner, B., publisher.
Hepner, B., publisher.
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