John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London herbarium portfolio I presume this block of

I presume this block of wood

and it is really is quite striking just pinned to the wall

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John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London herbarium portfolio I presume this block ofI just love this image, which also feel quite timely what describes our moment better than a picture of a smuggler making exaggerated gestures in claim of innocence? This engraving dates to 1777 and pictures English comic actor John Quick in drag playing the character of Alderman Smuggler in George Farquhar's The Constant Couple. Copperplate engraving by J. Thornthwaite after an illustration by James Roberts from Bells British Theatre. 8" x 5" as