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THE OLD MAN'S WISH.
Direct scan of object

THE OLD MAN'S WISH.

DateJuly 26, 1792
Publisher S. W. Fores
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 17 2/8" x OW: 12"; Plate H: 14" x W: 10"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1996-78
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "THE OLD MAN'S WISH./ If I Live to grow Old for I find I go Down./ Let this be my Fate in a Country Town./ May I have a warm House w.h a Stone at y.e Gate./ And a Cleanly young Girl to Rub my Bald pate./ Pub.d July 26th 1792 by S. W. Fores N.o 3 Piccadilly"