To be seen at Mr. S------n's menagerie the wonderful learned Han[...]r colt, who writes a letter blindfolded / J.S., f.

To be seen at Mr. S------n's menagerie the wonderful learned Han[...]r colt, who writes a letter blindfolded / J.S., f.

Description:

Etched after title: "NB. He is in training for sev[era]l other useful purposes; also a very curious monkey who can read & write a little & imitates the human voice; also several very extraordinary rats from Holland, Buckinghamshire, Wilton, Poole & other places."; A spirited horse, wearing the feathers of the Prince of Wales in his headband, stands on his hind legs, a pen in his fore-foot, writing a letter while Sheridan (right) guides the pen; his blinkers cover his eyes. Cf. George.

Date Issued: [1789]
Collection: William L. Clements Library Image Bank
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Language: UND
Type: still image