The State Forge or the Artful Dodger and Old Nick at Work

Wm. Tell Delt.
[graphic] /
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Tell, William, fl.1844 artist.
Summary:The devil and a judge hammering out law on an anvil amisdt flames. In the background a man smoking a pipe stokes the fire in the kiln which contains human bones. He says "This is a hotter place than Waterloo". In the steam or smoke that rises from the kiln are the words "All kind of Smiths Work done here. Conspiracies forged at the shortest notice Chains, Manacles, Bolts, Handcuffs, Gags, &c. &c. &c. Supllied to order".
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: Dublin : James McCormick, 16 Church Place, 1844.
Series:Hints & Hits; No. 4.
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Notes:Inscribed in ink l.r. on sheet: [On Four?] Infants in an English Churchyard.

Printed l.l.: OnePenny.

Printed l.r.: Cold. [coloured] Two pence.

Physical description: 1 print : wood engraving ; image 19.3 x 24 cm., pasted on sheet 21.5 x 27.2 cm..

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