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French caricatures of the English.

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 8555

Scope and content

Caricatures satirizing the English, mainly for lacking refined taste in clothing or food. All are by anonymous artists, except for two prints from the series Le Suprème Bon Ton by Adrien-Pierre-François Godefroy. Three prints were published anonymously. Named publishers, all in Paris: Gault de St. Germain, and Martinet.

Dates

  • 1795 - 1820
  • Undated

Creator

Language of Material

Captions in French.

Extent

.4 cubic feet. (.4 cubic feet.)