Accomodation Ladder

Thomas Rowlandson British
Publisher Thomas Tegg British

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An elderly naval officer begins to climb a ladder, which is held by a woman more than twice his height. He holds a telescope and wears a ribbon inscribed "Death or Victory." A ribbon on her hat is inscribed "England expects every Man To do his Duty."

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Accomodation Ladder, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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