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S.r Timothy THICKETS first Reel to LONDON or the Beauties of KINGS PLACE drawing LOTS for a ___.
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S.r Timothy THICKETS first Reel to LONDON or the Beauties of KINGS PLACE drawing LOTS for a ___.

DateApril 12, 1781
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 1/2"; Plate H: 14 1/8" x W: 10"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1975-5
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "S.r Timothy THICKETS first Reel to LONDON or the Beauties of KINGS PLACE drawing LOTS for a ___./ The first time in London the Squire is found,/ He goes where the Daughters of Pleasure abound,/ But no partial distinction presides in his Head,/ So agrees to cast Lots which shall honor his Bed./ Lodon, Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennett Map and Printsellers, N.o 53 Fleet Street, as the Act directs, 12 April 1781."