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English Costumes

published by J. Murray, London
(circa 1825)


Original hand-colored etchings over 190 years old


Generally excellent condition, but please see provided scans for condition of each etching.


Sheet size: approx. 6½ x 9½ inches • Original text accompanies print, unless noted.
Please click on the thumbnails for a better look at each print

The Sovereign
The Sovereign

Plate 1

$25

Yeoman of the Guard
Yeoman of the Guard

Plate 4

$20

Fireman
Fireman

Plate 9

$35

Judge?
Judge (?)

Plate 10
(no text available)

$25

Bishop
Bishop

Plate 13

$25

Chelsea Pensioner
Chelsea Pensioner

Plate 14

$2
5
Herald
Herald

Plate 20

$25

Lord-Mayor
Lord-Mayor

Plate 23

$25

Rifleman
Rifleman

Plate 27

$25

Watchman
Watchman

Plate 28

General
General

Plate 29

$25

Blue-coat Boy
Blue-coat Boy

Plate 36

$20
(faint watercolor smear around head)

unidentified woman
[unidentified woman]

Plate 37
(no text available)

$15

Alderman
Alderman

Plate 40

$20
(slightly rumpled lower left corner)

Market-woman
Market-woman

Plate 44

$25

Beadle of the Church
Beadle of the Church

Plate 46

$25

Postman
Postman

from Thomas Lord Busby's Costume of the Lower Orders of the Metropolis
(circa 1820)

Size: about 3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches
(NO TEXT)

$20

Watchman
Watchman

from Thomas Lord Busby's Costume of the Lower Orders of the Metropolis
(circa 1820)

Size: about 3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches
(NO TEXT)

$20

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