The procession of Francis Goodchild, Lord Mayor of London, in an elegant ceremonial coach, watched by a crowd on the ground and Frederick, Prince of Wales, with his consort, on a balcony. Engraving by Thomas Cook after William Hogarth, 1795.
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
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- 38378i
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- Industry and idleness
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The procession has emerged from St. Paul's Churchyard and will subsequently turn up King Street to the Guildhall. Visible in the coach holding the Sword of State is the Marshal of the City. The stand on the left has been erected by the Company of Pin-makers. The banners bear the insignias of various London guilds including the Tiler's Company and the Stationers' Company. Soldiers from the City Militia are also present
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1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 22.2 x 37.2 cm.
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The industrious 'prentice Lord Mayor of London. designed by Wm. Hogarth. engraved by T. Cook. Proverbs chap: III. ver: 16. Length of days is in her right hand and in her left hand riches and honour.
A broadside is inscribed "A full and true account of ye ghost of Thos Idle which"
References note
R. Paulson, Hogarth's graphic works, London 1989, 3rd edition, realated to 179
British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1877, vol. 3, no. 2997
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Wellcome Collection 38378i
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