The great and glorious days of Queen Bess [graphic]

"A procession (from left to right) of Queen Elizabeth and her maids of honour on horseback, the ladies all seated sideways, behind the rider of the horse, the cavalier always in profile, the lady in full face, except for one lady who is in back view. Two soldiers on foot carrying muskets, march in front, a mounted soldier rides behind. The dresses are pseudo-Elizabethan. The ladies wear ruffs and stiff wide-patterned petticoats, with scarves or hoods over their caps. One lady holds her hood. The procession consists of the Queen and three of her ladies. Beneath the design is inscribed: "Think of the great Days when void of all fears Of Wind & Rain sweet Queen Bess appears She taught her Maids of Honour their Caps to defend With oil skin hoods - when her Breakfast they attend. Behind her good Chancellor seated; And are with Beef Steaks & Onions all treated."--British Museum online catalogue