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Flannel Coats Mail Against the Cold or the British Ladies Patriotic Presents to the Army, 25 November 1793

 Item — Box: LF104/2 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/2/72

Scope and Contents

Engraving (coloured impression). A tall and handsome grenadier stands between two pretty women, an arm round the neck of each; they stand on stools, in order to pull on his flannel breeches. He wears a flannel waistcoat and a hood under his busby. An older man (right) watches him enviously, saying, "Pho o", while an elderly lady, resembling Lady Cecilia Johnston adjusts a petticoat round his neck, saying, "Aye Aye this is making a good use of ones old Mannel Pettcoats". On the Ieft stand five soldiers in a row, 'Ready for Action', clothed in flannel; two have eye- and mouth-pieces in hoods which otherwise completely cover the face. A young woman approaches the end man. On the wall hang a large pair of breeches inscribed 'Ladies Subscription', and (right) a group of portrait prints (H. L.) of European sovereigns: G. III, firmly placed, is flanked by Ir of Germany and K Prussia, hanging sideways from one corner, while Poland has fallen to the ground. Russia is aloof in the upper right corner. Partial description from Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Vol. VII. 8349.

Dates

  • Creation: 25 November 1793

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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