Tinsel Print
11th May 1832 (published)
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This full length tinsel print shows the actor John G. Cartlitch (1793-1875) in the role of Percy of Northumberland in Chevy Chase. He is dressed in richly embellished armour which a white silk ground, trimmed with velvet and metallic motifs of upstanding lions. Real feathers have been used to create a plumed helmet. The actor's left hand is upraised, displaying his circular red and gold shield with its central lion motif. In his right hand he carries a sword.
Chevy Chase was inspired by a ballad of the same name a version of which was entered in to the Stationer's Register in 1624. It is generally thought to describe the dramatic Battle of Otterburn which took place in 1388. This battle, in the course of which the Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy was captured, but not killed, was a surprise attack launched as daylight was fading. The majority of the fighting was through hand to hand combat as it was too dark for the archers to use their arrows.
Chevy Chase was inspired by a ballad of the same name a version of which was entered in to the Stationer's Register in 1624. It is generally thought to describe the dramatic Battle of Otterburn which took place in 1388. This battle, in the course of which the Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy was captured, but not killed, was a surprise attack launched as daylight was fading. The majority of the fighting was through hand to hand combat as it was too dark for the archers to use their arrows.
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| Brief description | Tinsel print of John G.Cartlitch in the role of Percy of Northumberland in Chevy Chase. |
| Physical description | A full length tinsel print in which the actor is dressed in richly embellished armour which a white silk ground, trimmed with velvet and metallic motifs of lions in various stances.Real feathers have been used to create a plumed helmet. The actor's left hand is upraised, displaying his circular red and gold shield with its central lion motif. In his right hand he carries a sword. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Robert Holden Ltd |
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| Literary reference | Chevy Chase |
| Summary | This full length tinsel print shows the actor John G. Cartlitch (1793-1875) in the role of Percy of Northumberland in Chevy Chase. He is dressed in richly embellished armour which a white silk ground, trimmed with velvet and metallic motifs of upstanding lions. Real feathers have been used to create a plumed helmet. The actor's left hand is upraised, displaying his circular red and gold shield with its central lion motif. In his right hand he carries a sword. Chevy Chase was inspired by a ballad of the same name a version of which was entered in to the Stationer's Register in 1624. It is generally thought to describe the dramatic Battle of Otterburn which took place in 1388. This battle, in the course of which the Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy was captured, but not killed, was a surprise attack launched as daylight was fading. The majority of the fighting was through hand to hand combat as it was too dark for the archers to use their arrows. |
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| Accession number | S.2030-1986 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2010 |
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