"A scene of disorder; men sitting and standing round a circular table; they are smoking, gesticulating and drinking. A very fat man, seated on the farther side of the table, wearing a hat and smoking, his hands folded, says,"we want men of Activity". ...
Alternative Title:
Apothecaries, tailors, &c. conquering France and Spain and Apothecaries, tailors, conquering France and Spain
A couple dance together under a lush tree with large fruit hanging from its branches. They are accompanied by two men playing instruments, a drum and tambourine as one woman claps along to the music. Others, including a small girl, stand and converse
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published 15 Feby. 1779 by the proprietor N [...] Broad Street
Subject (Geographic):
Dominica.
Subject (Topic):
Black people, Dance, Indigenous peoples, and Musical instruments
Frontispiece. Case and memoirs of the late Rev. Mr. James Hackman, and of his acquaintance with the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Martha Ray; bust length, looking to left; in oval, with scene of her street murder beneath; illustration to unknown publication."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Miss Martha Reay
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Published 1st of May 1779 by Fielding & Walker, Pater Noster Row
"Portrait of the infant musical genius William Crotch; aged 3, half length, full face; holding music sheet; wearing feathered hat; oval on pedastal with musical ornaments."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text on pedestal within image.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament May 12th, 1779, by Mrs. Crotch, near St. James's Street, Piccadilly
