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The curious and uncommon performances of a monkey as they will be introduced every evening at Sadlers Wells by Signor Spinacuta.

Title: The curious and uncommon performances of a monkey as they will be introduced every evening at Sadlers Wells by Signor Spinacuta.
Publication: [London, 18--]

Description

Engraving; line border: 31 x 41.5 cm.

Subjects

Note

Eighteen vignettes of one or more monkeys in scenes from their tightrope act. At upper center is a full length portrait of Signor Spinacuta wearing a turban with feathers, frock coat and knee breeches.

Call Number

*MGZFH Rop 1

OCLC

NYPY887006089-F

Title

The curious and uncommon performances of a monkey as they will be introduced every evening at Sadlers Wells by Signor Spinacuta.

Imprint

[London, 18--]

Local Note

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Local Subject

Rope dancing.

Prints (Graphic arts) -- 19th century.

Animals.

Research Call Number

*MGZFH Rop 1