A lengthy risqué poem suggestive of the sexual prowess of Bartolomeo Pergami, a close companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821) who accompanied her during her Mediterranean travels in The Regency period. A woodcut portrait at the top of the sheet displays Pergami's handsome visage, curly locks and broad shoulders
Description:
Caption title below portrait of Pergami at head of sheet., Probably printed around 1815, during a time of heightened public speculation concerning the nature of the relationship between Pergami and Queen Caroline., In verse., First line: Oh! Pergami, thou wonder-working man! Nature's non-descript, blest beyond her plan ..., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Published by M. O'Brien, No. 5 Newcastle-Street, Strand; and sold by all booksellers and newsmen and Edgerley, printer, 76 Fleet-St
Subject (Name):
Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron. and Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
