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1962-291, Print
MAIL COACH BREAKFAST.
1962-291, Print

MAIL COACH BREAKFAST.

DateDecember 23, 1793
Artist/Maker Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
MediumMezzotint engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 14 5/8" x OW: 9 3/4"; Plate H: 13 3/4" x W: 9 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1962-291
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "MAIL COACH BREAKFAST./ Published 23.d Dec.r 1793 by Rob.t Sayer & C.o Fleet Street, London."
Label TextThree gentlemen and a lady are seated around a small table eating and drinking. A man in the doorway lifting his hat, might well be announcing the fact that it is time to leave. The figures at the table are all dressed in various garments suggesting cold and travel.