Warm thoughts about matrimony, on a winter evening (BM 1861,0518.969)

Three good-looking young women sit before a large fire, pulling up their petticoats to warm their legs. One (left) has an open book inscribed 'Matrimony - To have and to hold', she appears to be reading to the others. A cat plays with a mouse (right). The wall-paper and carpet and the striped backs of the three chairs complete the design. L. and W., No. 80. 2 July 1792
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