George Pratt and a Fool

Category

Library Item

Item no

13416

Title

George Pratt and a Fool

Description

George Pratt, was at one time the town crier of Edinburgh. He is standing on the left of the picture and appears to be ringing his small hand bell in the ear of the other man who has turned his head. Both men are wearing coats and the town crier also wears a hat.

Artist / maker

Kay, John

Date

1784

Size

8.3 x 10.5 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The accompanying text in the volume begins as follows:
"Honest George, who was for many years city bell-man, has already had the honour of a place in the body of the work. The name of the 'fool' is unknown."

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Coats

People > Adults > Men

People > Education and communication > Town criers

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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