Lord Lyndhurst, as a cook with a large ladle in his hand, is roasting beef on the spit as a large kettle boils. Etching by W. Heath, 1829.

  • Heath, William, 1795-1840
Date:
Oct.10th 1829
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29702i
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His cook's costume includes elements of the Lord Chancellor's costume

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London (26 Haymarket) : T. McLean sole publisher of WHs etchings, Oct.10th 1829.

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1 print : etching ; image 36 x 24.5 cm

Lettering

Coplinda Lindhursta the cook. I do rule the roost -and certainly can get a sop in the pan when ever I please - but my spouse is a sad plague to me. Household Servants in Six Plates by William Heath. No 6

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. XI, London 1954, no. 15883

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Wellcome Collection 29702i

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