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James Gillray
1756-1815
The Jersey smuggler detected, or, Good cause for seperation [sic; scored through and replaced by] discontent
[London] : Pubd May 24th, 1796, by H Humphrey, New Bond Street, [1796]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.148
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[London] : Pubd. May 24th, 1796, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street, [1796]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Following caption title: "Marriage vows, are false as dicer's oaths."
By James Gillray.
Summary:
Print shows the Princess of Wales approaching the bed of the Prince, who is awake and raising his hands in dismay. Lady Jersey is asleep, her head on the Prince's shoulder, her arms round his neck. The Princess wears a coronet and triple ostrich plume, and behind her is an open door through which is seen the baby princess in a cradle. Above the Princess's head hangs a 'Map of the Road back to Brunswick'.
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