Detail View: JCB Political Cartoons: MONSIEUR SNEAKING GALLANTLY INTO BREST'S SKULKING HOLE AFTER RECEIVING A PRELIMINARY SALUTATION OF BRITISH JACK TAR THE 27 OF JULY 1778.
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Accession number:
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31493
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Title:
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MONSIEUR SNEAKING GALLANTLY INTO BREST'S SKULKING HOLE AFTER RECEIVING A PRELIMINARY SALUTATION OF BRITISH JACK TAR THE 27 OF JULY 1778.
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Place:
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[London]
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Publisher:
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Publd as the Act directs by W. Richardson No. 68 High Holborn
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Date:
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[1778]
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Image technique:
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Etching
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Image dimensions:
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13.7 x 19.3 cm. (image)
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Narrative description:
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French Alliance, February, 1778. Battle of Ushant. Despite British advantage the French fleet escaped to Brest. Images include: Britain as Jack Tar with a scourge; French sailor fleeing; British navy; French navy; sea monster.
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References:
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BM 5484
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Subject:
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American Revolution
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Normalized date:
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1778
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