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Morris dancers.

Title
Morris dancers.
Author
Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790.
Publication
[London, 178-?]

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Description
Engraving; image: 39.2 x 18.5 cm.
Note
  • J. Keyse Sherwin sculpsit.
  • Legend: From an ancient window in the house of George Tollet Esq'r at Betley in Staffordshire.
  • Twelve sections after a colored glass window, probably executed at the time of Henry VIII, depicting a may pole and the traditional characters of the Morris dance, including Maid Marian, the friar, the performer on the pipe and tabor, the dysard or fool, the hobby-horse and Morris dancers wearing garters with bells.
  • Upper right: To be placed at the end of the 2'd part of K. Henry IV.
Call Number
*MGZFD Mor 1
OCLC
NYPY737056451-F
Author
Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790.
Title
Morris dancers.
Imprint
[London, 178-?]
Local Note
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Local Subject
Morris dances.
Folk dancing -- England.
Clowns and fools.
Prints (Graphic arts) -- Folk dancing -- 18th century.
Research Call Number
*MGZFD Mor 1
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