SHOP-LIFTER DETECTED.

DateApril 25, 1778

After work by John Collet (1725?-1780)

Publisher Robert Sayer (1725-1794) & John Bennett (fl. 1760-1787)

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving with period hand color

DimensionsOH: 14 3/8" x OW: 10 1/4"; Plate H: 14" x W: 9 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1974-134

DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "SHOP-LIFTER DETECTED./ From an Originial Picture Painted by M.r John Collett./ London, Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett Map & Printseller N.o 53 Fleet Street, as the Act directs 25 Spril 1778."

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