An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt. Nicholson to stab his Majesty on Wednesday Augt. 2, 1786 [graphic].[5 August 1786]engMargaret 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 assassinationTitle from caption etched below image.Possibly by Cruikshank or Stubbs.Sheet trimmed to plate mark.Watermark in center of sheet.