The Button Maker, 1770

King George III had from a young age a keen interest in how things worked and taught himself how to make buttons as a hobby. The British public at large poked fun at what was considered an unusual pastime for a King, and in the popular press he was often branded Turner or Button Maker'. In this print, the King is shown indulging his hobby in favour of dealing with government petitions

1770 Branded Considered Dealing Favour Hobby Indulging Keen Often Pastime Petitions Poked Taught

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