The September Sittings - A Demurrer
Satirical Print
November 3 1825 (published)
November 3 1825 (published)
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Hand-coloured etching, a caricature of Lord Chancellor Eldon in shooting dress, straw hat on top of powdered wig, with thigh high gaiters and laced ankle boots. His game bag is the Purse of the Great Seal.
Object details
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| Title | The September Sittings - A Demurrer (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | hand-coloured etching |
| Brief description | The September Sittings - A Demurrer. Caricature of Lord Chancellor Eldon in shooting dress. Published London, Nov.3 1825 |
| Physical description | Hand-coloured etching, a caricature of Lord Chancellor Eldon in shooting dress, straw hat on top of powdered wig, with thigh high gaiters and laced ankle boots. His game bag is the Purse of the Great Seal. |
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| Object history | The British Museum note that this is the earliest instance of laced-up ankle boots appearing in such prints. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1943, London: HMSO, 1956. |
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| Accession number | E.525-1943 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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