Object number
TN.2009.670
Title
Miss Wicket and Miss Trigger
Date
1778 - 1778
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Production reason
One of a series engraved after paintings by Collet showing 'Ladies' recreations
Production notes
Published 1778
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Size
46 x 38.2 cm
Description
Mezzotint engraving. Two female figures. Miss Wicket, wearing white, leans on a curved bat with a ball and two stump wicket nearby. Miss Trigger, wearing black, holds a gun and four dead birds and is follwoed by three dogs. She steps on a piece of paper that reads "effeminacy".
Display caption
This engraving showing ladies engaged in cricket and shooting indicates that cricket was already regarded as a suitable recreation for respectable ladies by the late 18th century.
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