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- Published / Created:
- [5 August 1786]
- Call Number:
- 786.08.05.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- 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 Beefeaters reaches out to prevent the assassination
- Alternative Title:
- Exact representation of an attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to stab his Majesty
- Description:
- Title from caption etched below image., Possibly by Cruikshank or Stubbs., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Watermark in center of sheet.
- 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
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt. Nicholson to stab his Majesty on Wednesday Augt. 2, 1786 [graphic].
