J. D. Jones
A fanciful design for an album : commemorative of the epoch of emancipation, A.D. MDCCCXXIX; the cup of oblivion, dedicated to the friends of civil and religious liberty
Published
[London] : Printed by Howlett & Brimmer, 10 Frith Street, Soho, [19th century]
25.8 x 20.4 cm
Peel 2172
Notes
Features two stanzas of the air "Drink of This Cup," from Thomas Moore's "Irish Melodies."
Printed below image, left: Designed on Stone, by J.D. Jones; / Printed by R. Martin.
Printed below image, right: Printed by Howlett & Brimmer, / 10, Frith Street, Soho.
Printed below image, left: Designed on Stone, by J.D. Jones; / Printed by R. Martin.
Printed below image, right: Printed by Howlett & Brimmer, / 10, Frith Street, Soho.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A fanciful and imaginary memorial cup covered in symbolic elements of crowns and religious symbols, and labelled in various areas "Trinity," "Unity," "Allegiance," "Emancipation," "Kings," "Lords," and "Commons."
Associated names
Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852. Irish melodies.
Martin, R. printer of plates.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Martin, R. printer of plates.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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