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 Beefea...
Alternative Title:
Exact representation of an attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to stab his Majesty
Description:
Title from caption etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub'd Augt. 5 1786 by W.S. [sic] Fores at the Caracature Ware-house, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and Nicholson, Margaret, 1750?-1828.
Subject (Topic):
Assassination attempts, Assassinations, Carriages & coaches, and Guards
