A man of war, towing a frigate into harbour [graphic].

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Title: A man of war, towing a frigate into harbour [graphic].
Contributor: Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793, publisher.
Published / Created: [not before May 1781]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles ... No. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Abstract: "A sailor walking (right to left) arm in arm with a young woman, her right arm in his left. He wears striped trousers, and carries a cane. She wears a ribbon-trimmed hat, short petticoat with an over-dress draped above it at the back, and an apron. Behind are steps leading to a sea-wall, with ships. On the left are trees."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Imperfect; sheet trimmed and date erased from this impression.
Date of imprint from British Museum catalogue.
Numbered in lower left of plate, 459.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 38 x 27 cm
Language: English

Genre: Mezzotints England London 1781
Material: mezzotint ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Couples
Sailors
British
Military uniforms
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Couples
Sailors > British
Military uniforms > British
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > London > 1781

Access: Public
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