S.W.F. Pub March 13 1796 by S W Fores N° 50 Piccadilly the Corner of Sackville St Folios of Caracature lent out for the Evening - Prints & Drawings lent out on the plan of a Circulating Library.
Coloured etching, 18th century watermark; Sheet 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"), with small margins. Printer's crease, tear taped, surface soiling.
A street musician with dancing dogs, all of which are wearing 'Spencers', as are the audience. A spencer was a short jacket, worn by both sexes, named for George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758–1834).
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