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Townley Green
Inn or tavern scene (?)
[London : sn, 18--]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.900
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[London : s.n., 18--]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
Block signed with artist's initials and the name of the engraver.
India paper proof of a wood engraving by Swain after an illustration by Townley Green for an unidentifed publication.
Summary:
Illustration shows a 17th century interior, probably that of an inn or tavern, where a young man and his companion are seated at a table with a jug and glasses between them; one of the men appears to be remonstrating with a young woman who confronts him with her hands on her hips and a distaff under one arm; she is accompanied by another young woman and a small group of men who stand behind her observing the encounter.
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