A robber holding a cudgel is leaning against a wall waiting to attack and rob a man who is walking along a path under a full moon. Colour lithograph.
- Date:
- 1800-1899
- Reference:
- 29613i
- Part of:
- Preston's illustrations of popular songs
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Description
The song that is here parodied is 'Meet me by moonlight alone', words by Joseph Augustine Wade and music by Franklin Peale, 1830
Publication/Creation
London (No 29 Burlington Arcade) : Preston (Graf & Sons)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; image 25 x 22.1 cm.
Lettering
Meet me by moonlight alone & then I will tell thee a tale.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 29613i
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Location Status Access Closed stores