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The new polka, or dance of peace.

Additional Authors

Thomas MacLean (Firm)

Description

Lithograph, black on tinted ground; inner border: 22 x 38 cm.

Subject

Dance > England > 19th century

Note

A political satire depicting various statesmen and military leaders wearing sashes and medals, performing a spirited dance. Almost all of the men have one hand behind their backs and are standing on one leg, the other leg raised behind.
The dance depicted is probably not a polka.

Call Number

*MGZFD New 1

OCLC

NYPY877015531-F

Title

The new polka, or dance of peace.

Imprint

[London] published by Tho's McLean, Oct'r 25th, 1844.

Local Note

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Local Subject

Prints (Graphic arts) -- 19th century.

Local Subject

Satire in dance.

Added Author

Thomas MacLean (Firm)

Research Call Number

*MGZFD New 1