About this image...

Image Title: The Op Spectacles, 1809

Creator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist

Date: 1809 Nov. 17.

Summary: Satire showing head of Clifford with two circles representing huge spectacles, "Old house old prices & no private boxes" and "Old house old prices & no pigeon holes," over his eyes. Each circle contains a symmetrical view of Covent Garden Theatre seen from the stage. Superimposed on the middle of one circle is a large O and in the other circle a large P.

Subjects: Covent Garden Theatre--1800-1810
Theaters--Great Britain--1800-1810

Original Media: Etching

Collections: Cartoon Prints, British » more info...

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