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The Bond Street battalion - or hospital staff from Holland!!!, 1799
The Bond Street battalion - or hospital staff from Holland!!!, 1799. Town fops feigning wounds (which had become fashionable on the return of the Guards from Holland). The figures includ Lumley Skeffington, John Penn and Lord Kirkcudbright
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Media ID 15177160
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Dandy Exaggeration Fake French Revolutionary Wars Lumley Showing Off Sling Skeffington
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection. This vintage image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the Bond Street Battalion or Holland Hospital staff of 1799. Witness the intriguing scene of town fops, with their exaggerated wounds, mimicking the injured soldiers returning from the wars in Holland. Add an air of history and charm to your space with this intriguing and unique print. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.9cm (11.9" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Bond Street Battalion - A Satirical Snapshot of Fashionable Fops in 18th Century England
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This intriguing print captures a hilarious scene from the late 18th century, titled "The Bond Street Battalion - or hospital staff from Holland!!!". It humorously depicts a group of dandies known as the Town fops, who are pretending to be wounded soldiers upon the return of the Guards from Holland during the French Revolutionary Wars. Dressed in exaggerated and flamboyant costumes, these men take pride in their fashionable attire rather than genuine military service. Among them are notable figures such as Lumley Skeffington, John Penn, and Lord Kirkcudbright. The etching showcases their ostentatious hats, colorful clothes, and even a sling worn by one gentleman to feign injury. This caricature is an amusing commentary on societal trends at that time. It highlights how some individuals would go to great lengths to show off their wealth and status through extravagant clothing choices while disregarding more serious matters like war. The artist's skillful use of exaggeration adds an extra layer of satire to this comical portrayal. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this anonymous artwork provides us with valuable insights into 18th-century British culture. Its vibrant colors bring life to this snapshot of history. Let it serve as a reminder that fashion can sometimes be taken too far when it becomes a means for self-indulgence rather than genuine expression or purpose.
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