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
- Pictures
About this work
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
Contributors
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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Location Status Access Closed stores