The Fair Toxophilities

Chromolithographic print of a cartoon on an archery theme by John Leech (1817-1864).  Published by Agnew & Sons.  London, Manchester & Liverpool.  Title reads: The Fair Toxophilities.  Constance "Oh Mamma!  I'm so delighted, I have just made the best Gold, and won the beautiful bracelet given by Captain Rifles."  Lucy (disappointed) "Well, Constance, I think you had better not say much about it - you know it was a Fluke, for you told me you always shot with your eyes shut as you feel so very nervous!"
Object no :
SRFA035n
Collection :
Stranraer Museum
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
845 x 637mm
Materials :
Chromolithographic print
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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