Christopher Atkinson pilloried as part of his sentence for cheating on the Navy Victualling Board; illustrated by a pillory embellished with sheafs of corn amidst a huge crowd outside the corn exchange. Etching by T. Rowlandson, 1784.

  • Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827.
Date:
10 December 1784
Reference:
12173i
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The pillory bears the words: "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted"

Publication/Creation

[London] (High Street, Marybone) : T. Harris, 10 December 1784.

Physical description

1 print : etching

Lettering

Anticipation of an intended exhibition, ... Mark delin. ; Lane fecit. Lettering continues: "with an excellent new ballad to be sung by a high character, to the tune of the Vicar & Moses" followed by the six verses and "N.B. Good allowance to those who contract for a quantity."

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VI, London 1938, no. 6667

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Wellcome Collection 12173i

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