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Othello [graphic] : Romeo and Juliet.

Fores, S. W., publisher.
1827
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Title
Othello [graphic] : Romeo and Juliet.
Created/published
London : Pubd by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly, Sept. 1827.
Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark 185 x 225 mm
Associated name
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Material base
paper
Summary
Two scenes, with anthropomorphic animals acting the parts of the plays of Shakespeare: the first with a dog about to smother a cat (with lettering below: Othello. Kill me to-morrow, let me live to-night), the second with one monkey serenading another (with lettering below: Romeo and Juliet. O speak again, bright Angel!).
Note
Title from lettering below images.

Dimensions from British Museum copy.
Cited/described in
British Museum collection database, [via www, Oct. 23, 2013], registration no. 1985,0119.79
Genre/form
Prints.
Humorous pictures.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
ART 267- 436 (size XS)
Folger-specific note
Imperfect: Othello scene only; imprint and Romeo and Juliet scene trimmed away. Hand colored.
Folger accession
267436

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