Paintings, Prints & Drawings — 1780-06-06
The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London Firing the New Goal of Newgate, and burning Mr Akerman's Furniture, &c. June 6. 1780
The devastation occasioned by the rioters of London firing the new goal of Newgate and burning Mr Ackerman's furniture June 6th 1780. The Gordon Riots, a large bonfire has been built upon which furniture is flung, men wave hats, bludgeons and pick-axes. A flag is inscribed 'no popery'. Published by Alex Hogg, 16 Paternoster Row c. June 1780.
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- NN27110
- Object name:
- The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London Firing the New Goal of Newgate, and burning Mr Akerman's Furniture, &c. June 6. 1780
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- Artist/Maker:
- Hogg, Alexander, Hamilton, John, Thornton, T.
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- Production date:
- 1780-06-06
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 232 mm, W 372 mm (paper)
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- Record quality:
- 60%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
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digital image © London Museum
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- CC BY-NC 4.0
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