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Resignation, The Greatest of all Virtues, 26 May 1792

 Item — Box: LF104/2 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/2/22

Scope and Contents

Engraving (coloured impression), by Isaac Cruikshank [?]. Thurlow, stripped to the waist, kicks the bag of the Great Seal, and tramples on his Chancellor's gown; the mace and his mat lie on the floor beside him. He clenches his fists and scowls, looking to the left, and saying, "Had I serv'd my God with half a Quarter the Zeal. &c &c. Dam---n". His Chancellor's wig is blazing in the fireplace (left). Behind him (right) is a table with writing materials, and a large document: 'A catalogue of Oaths sworn on the Occasion'. Above it is a framed bust portrait of 'Wosley': a man wearing bands and a cape, looking over his right shoulder. Partial description from Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Vol. VI. 8098.

Dates

  • Creation: 26 May 1792

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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