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The mayor returning thanks to Ld. Am____l, at the same time had the honour to kiss an ass
[London] : Pub. by M Darly Aug. 1 1780 (39) Strand, [Augt. 1, 1780]
etching, hand-colored
sheet 14 x 18 cm.
Peel 2332
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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"Lord Amherst (left), in uniform, stands in profile to the left, his right hand on a post inscribed "10,,000 £". His breeches are lowered, and he holds up his coat-tails in his left hand. The Lord Mayor (Kennett, see BMSat 5688, 5689) kneels behind him; he holds his hat in his hand, and wears a large bag-wig and sword. Behind him stands an obese alderman in a furred gown; he holds his hat in his right hand, a long staff in his left."--British Museum Catalogue.
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