Satirical cartoon, An Irish attack on an English Surloin

Satirical cartoon, An Irish attack on an English Surloin. An elegantly dressed gentleman bows and addresses a squat lady with an enormous muff. He flatters her: May I therefore hope for a place in your esteem, thou jewel of perfection'. She worries that he is too tall and they might be exposed to ridicule, but will consider his proposal

1790s 1794 Bowing Courtship Flattering Flattery Muff Plump Proposal Ridicule Sirloin Squat

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