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English: File name: 11_03_000045

Box label: American related cartoons, 5859 - 6815

Title: The royal hunt, or a prospect of the year 1782

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Date issued: 1782-02-16

Physical description: 1 print : engraving ; 10 1/2 x 15 in.

Summary: Sandwich and North carouse with courtesans while an American Indian, a Frenchman, a Spaniard and a Dutchman are pulling the pillars out from under the British Empire. This print, attributed to Townshend, was considered so important that it induced the king to dismiss his ministry.

Genre: Political cartoon; Engravings

Subjects: Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792; North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Politics & government; Government officials; Courtesans; Temples; Demolition

Notes: References: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, no. 5961 (BM 5961); References: American Revolution in Drawings and Prints, no. 809 (ARDP 809)

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Collection: Americana Collection

Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department

Rights: No known restrictions
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