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1. No popery, or, Newgate reformer [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1780 June 9
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
- Collection Title:
- The political and humourous works of Thomas Rowlandson, 1774-1825
- Container / Volume:
- Vol. 1 (Box 1 of 2) | Folder I-4
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- Prints & Photographs
- Abstract:
- "The half length figure of a ruffianly man, shouting "Down with the Bank" and raising in both hands a stick or bar. In his hat is a ribbon favour inscribed "No Popery". On the right and behind is the façade of Newgate in flames."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Alternative Title:
- Newgate reformer
- Description:
- Four lines of verse below title: Tho' he says he's a Protestant, look at the print, the face and the bludgeon will give you a hint, religion he cries, in hopes to deceive, while his practice is only to burn and to thieve., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., The ficticious publisher "I. Catch" probably refers to Jack Ketch or the hangman. See British Museum catalogue., and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- I. Catch of St. Giles's
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Newgate (Prison : London, England), and Riviere & Son Binding.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress--England--1780., Gordon Riots, 1780. , and Vandalism--England--London--1780.
- Collection Created:
- London
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > No popery, or, Newgate reformer [graphic].