print; satirical print; book-illustration

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Object Type: print; satirical print; book-illustration
Museum number: 1868,0808.9919
Title: Object: A Recorder on his Pilgrimage
Description: Satire on the ejection of James Eyre as Recorder of the City of London after his refusal to attend Lord Mayor Beckford on the presentation of the City Remonstrance and Petition to George III in support of John Wilkes, and his replacement by Sergeant John Glynn, the ally of John Wilkes; illustration to the London Magazine, 1770. Etching and engraving
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Production date: 1770
Materials
Technique: etching; engraving
Dimensions: Height: 113 millimetres; Width: 179 millimetres
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects
Associated names: Representation of: Sir James Eyre; Representation of: John Wilkes; Representation of: John Glynn; Associated with: Thomas Harley
Associated places: Topographic representation of: London (Guildhall)
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1868
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1868,0808.9919

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