Petticoat interest [graphic].Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker[24 September 1802]engA pretty young woman sits on the knee of an officer (left) wearing a gorget and cocked hat. She looks over her shoulder to speak to her elderly husband who leaves the room (right) supported on crutches: "Pray my Dear go and speak to Sir John in the mean while the Captain & I will push the point in this Quarter." He answers: "I'll go this momment. now is the Golden instant so dont be Idle but exert yourselves to have the affair well done & quickly." Over the doorway is a stag's head with antlers. The captain says: "Thanks, Sir. I trust your good Lady will Succeed in her UndertakingTitle etched below image.Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue.State with street address '20 Strand' burnished from plate.