George Pratt (the Town-Crier)

Category

Library Item

Item no

13515

Title

George Pratt (the Town-Crier)

Description

A half portrait of George Pratt wearing a heavy coat and hat. He carries a small bell in his hand.

Artist / maker

Kay, John

Date

1784

Size

7 x 6 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The accompanying text in the volume begins as follows:
"This person was Town-Crier of Edinburgh about the year 1784, and made himself remarkable for the manner of his address in discharging the duties of his office. This singularity consisted in an extremely pompous delivery, which proceeded from the very high opinion he entertained of the importance and dignity of his situation as a public officer."

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

People > Education and communication > Town criers

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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