An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt. Nicholson to stab his Majesty on Wednesday Augt. 2, 1786 [graphic].

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Title: An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt. Nicholson to stab his Majesty on Wednesday Augt. 2, 1786 [graphic].
Alternative Title: Exact representation of an attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to stab his Majesty
Published / Created: [5 August 1786]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub'd Augt. 5 1786 by W.S. [sic] Fores at the Caracature Ware-house, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: Margaret Nicholson is shown in a large bonnet and shawl holding a knife in her left hand as she attempts to stab King George III as he stands before his royal carriage. She hands the King a folded note (?) which they both grasp. One of the two Beefeaters reaches out to prevent the assassination
Description: Title from caption etched below image.
Possibly by Cruikshank or Stubbs.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Watermark in center of sheet.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 24.4 x 33 cm
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1784
Watermarks (Paper) C. Patch
Material: etching & drypoint ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Nicholson, Margaret, 1750?-1828.
Subject (Topic): Assassination attempts
Assassinations
Carriages & coaches
Guards
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Assassination attempts
Nicholson, Margaret, 1750?-1828
Assassinations
Carriages & coaches
Guards
England > London > 1784
C. Patch

Access: Public
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