Thomas May, from his book Nim, the Satirical Puppy, 1637

Portrait of an English dandy called Nim, the Satirical Puppy, 1637. Perhaps its author T.M. Thomas May, English poet, dramatist and historian, 1594-1650. In wide-brim hat, cioak, ruff collar, doublet, breeches and boots with spurs. Frontisipiece to The Life of a Satyrical Puppy called Nim. Copperplate engraving from Samuel Woodburn's Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martin's Lane, London, 1816

102 St Martins Lane Breeches Consisting Of Original Plates Dandy Doublet Dramatist Facsimile Gallery Of Rare Portraits George Jones Print Dealer Ruff Collar Samuel Woodburn Spurs Wide-brim Hat

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