Bibliographic Details
Contributors:	Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
Summary:	Caricature of Francis Higgins, (1746-1802), informer, known as the "Sham Squire". Half-length, looking to left, standing under a gallows; above it are the words "Fiat Justicia" [Latin, "Let justice be done"] and paper attached entitled "Infernal Journal" [a reference to the 'Freeman’s Journal', Higgins was the proprietor]. Title lettered underneath image - "Belphegor" was a demon and one of the seven princes of Hell who "helped" people make discoveries.
Format:	Prints & Drawings
Language:	English
Published / Created:	[S.l. : s.n., n.d., between ca. 1802 and 1810.
Subjects:	Higgins, Francis, > 1746-1802 Freeman's Journal (Dublin, Ireland) Ireland > History > 18th century Ireland > Politics and government > 18th century Caricatures > 1800-1810. Etchings > 1800-1810. Portrait prints > 1800-1810.
Notes:	Physical description: 1 print : etching ; image 11.7 x 11.1 cm., sheet 15.8 x 12.5 cm., cropped within plate mark. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : p. 98. more