A parson accompanied by two constables on his way to visit prisoners in a parish lockup. Etching, 1778.

Date:
Octr. 18 1778
Reference:
36264i
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Outside the prison is a set of stocks with a whipping post (inscribed "Winning post", presumably in error)

Publication/Creation

London (39 Strand) : M. Darly, Octr. 18 1778.

Physical description

1 print : etching ; image 21.5 x 33 cm

Lettering

The talle ho parson going in to cover.

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, no. 5520

Reference

Wellcome Collection 36264i

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