THE SAILORS FLEET WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT.

Date1747

Publisher Mary Cooper (fl. 1743-1761)

MediumBlack and white line engraving

DimensionsOH: 9" x OW: 12"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-88

DescriptionThe upper margin reads: "THE SAILORS FLEET WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT."

The lower margin reads: "Jack, rich in Prizes, now the knot is ty'd,/ Sits pleas'd by her he thinks his maiden Bride./ But tho a modest look by Molly's shown,/ She only longs for what she oft has known./ The Bawd, now from her Daughter's charge reliev'd/ With pleasure smiles to think how he's deceived./ Experienc'd in the Trade, and void of Shame,/ to her the Man in Crape imparts his Flame./ The Lawyer grins & Peg with wanton Glance,/ Seems much delighted by Tom's antic Dance./ Kit kisses Kate, vows she shall be his Wife,/ While Cat & Dog resemble nuptial strife./ The Skimmington Observe, Mirth to provoke,/ Sam points the Horns, with many a bawdy Joke./ For Spouse's Cloaths the Baily's Crew are seen,/ And change, oh sad Mishap! the jovial Scene./ Publish'd according to Act of Parliament; November y.e 10, 1747. Price 6 d. by M. Cooper"