The modern corncutter [graphic].

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Title: The modern corncutter [graphic].
Contributor: Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, publisher.
Allestree, Richard, 1619-1681.
Published / Created: [1 June] 1775.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. June 1 by M Darly
Abstract: Lady with elaborate headdress sitting in chair in front of a sofa holds an open book (The whole duty of man) in her left hand and pulls up her skirts with the right, while a kneeling man in a pigtail wig and wearing a sword examines her left foot as it rests on a footstool. In his right hand he holds her shoe, his tools on the floor next to him, his hat behind
Description: Title from item.
Imperfect; trimmed within plate mark at top edge.
First (?) state of no. 4638 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 26 x 36 cm
Edition: [1st state].
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1775
Engravings England London 1775
Material: etching & engraving ;
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Foot
Care and hygiene
Couples
Wigs
Clothing & dress
Interiors
Feet
Sofas
Hairstyles
Subjects: Foot > Care and hygiene
Couples
Wigs
Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
Interiors > England > 18th century
Feet
Sofas
Hairstyles > England > 1770-1780
England > London > 1775

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