Charles James Fox, holding a lantern and a bundle of matches, is carried in a chair resting on two poles by two of his political supporters, the apothecary, Hall and Sam House. Engraving by W. Dent, 1783.

  • Dent, W., active 1793.
Date:
[March 31 1784]
Reference:
585317i
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Description

On the Westminster election of 1784 when Fox canvassed support from door to door

Publication/Creation

[London] (no.51 New Bond Street) : Pub. by H. Humphrey, [March 31 1784]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; platemark 24.7 x 34.7 cm

Lettering

The Westminster canvass. W.D. Electors know no reason why ... But now he'll do them piping hot; the verse also refers to 'Doctor capsicum'

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VI, London 1942, no. 6478

Reference

Wellcome Collection 585317i

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