Upon my word Upon my honor / [graphic]

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Title: Upon my word Upon my honor / [graphic]
Alternative Title: Bred in the country ; Bred in London
Creator: Brett, J., active 1794-1795, printmaker
Contributor: Laurie & Whittle, publisher.
Published / Created: [24 December 1794]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published 24th Decr. 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "Social satire; beneath the heading "Bred in the Country", a man holds a wide brimmed hat and scratches his hair, saying "Upon my Word."; another, beneath the heading "Bred in London.", wearing a wig, holds his tricorn hat and puts his hand on his heart, exclaiming "Upon my Honor."."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Titles from item.
Printmaker's name repeated under each of the two figures in the image.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Temporary local subject terms: Male costume, 1794.
Watermark (partial): Strasburg bend.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. vi.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 20 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 24 x 29 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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