How to Qualify for a Meltonian
Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 - London 1851)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1820
Materials
paper
Measurements
345 x 430 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286300
Summary
Print, coloured etching, How to Qualify for a Meltonian by Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 – London 1851). A bound volume of six coloured etchings entitled 'How to Qualify for a Meltonian' by H. Alken. Published by S. and J. Fuller, London 1820. The text written by Ben Tally-Ho. Each plate illustrates a note in the text at the beginning which describes all the correct things to do if you want to be regarded as a true Meltonian Huntsman. Of a satirical content.
Marks and inscriptions
HOW TO RIDE DOWN HILL (printed under you)
Makers and roles
Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 - London 1851), artist Ben Tally Ho, author S.and J.Fuller, printer