COLLECTION NAME:
JCB Political Cartoons
Record
Accession number:
31464
Title:
The SCOTCH BUTCHERY, Boston 1775.
Place:
[London]
Publisher:
Pubd: According to Act of Parlmt.
Date:
1775
Image technique:
Engraving
Image dimensions:
23.7 x 34.1 cm. (plate mark)
Narrative description:
British measures against the colonies are ascribed to the influence of Bute. According to BM, the scene may depict the retreat of British troops to Boston after Lexington, or the bombardment of Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Images include: John Stuart, Earl of Bute, in highland dress; Simon Fraser, Master of Lovatt; British navy; Boston; William Murray, Lord Mansfield, in wig, robes, and coronet; English soldiers, horrified; Scottish soldiers; Alexander Wedderburn, Solicitor General.
References:
BM 5287; Cresswell, American Revolution 684
Notes:
Key, 1-8, below image.
Subject:
American Revolution. North Administration (January 1770-March 1782).
Normalized date:
1775
Link To Source
The SCOTCH BUTCHERY, Boston 1775.
