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1978-147, Print
Carnelius Caton Master of the White Lyon at Richmond.
1978-147, Print

Carnelius Caton Master of the White Lyon at Richmond.

Date1770
Artist/Maker
Engraver
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtching
DimensionsOH: 10 7/8" x OW: 8 3/4"; Plate H: 10 3/8" x W: 8"
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Dolmetsch.
Object number1978-147
DescriptionThe upper margin reads: "Cornelius Caton Master of the White Lyon at Richmond."

The lower margin reads: "Bickham fe:/ 1770 According to Act of Parliam.t Goodall Pinx./ Observe this Picture of a downright Man,/ That Jokes, talks Smirt, and Swears, do all you can,/ There's few that know him by his House will pass,/ But Stops to drink a pint, with Damn your Arse."ProvenanceBefore 1978, Joan Dolmetsch and Carl R. Dolmetsch (Williamsburg, VA); 1978-present, given to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).