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A scene at Cheltenham. (BM 1868,0808.5767)

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George III stands in profile to the left under the Cheltenham pump, receiving in his mouth the copious stream which is produced by two men (left) who stand on a bench, pumping vigorously; they have taken off their coats and say "Zoons a will suke en Dry". The King's hands are crossed on his breast, his hat lies at his feet. The Queen pulls his coat-tails to induce him to stop drinking. Two princesses stand behind her (right) holding glasses; one says to the other: "My Papa will leave none for us". Two yokels in smock-frocks stand gaping on the extreme right; they say "Laird Laird". On the summit of the pump is a cartouche inscribed 'Cheltenham' and surmounted by a crown. 28 July 1788

Hand-coloured etching

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1788
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British Museum
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