About this object
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Maker:
British School, 19th century
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ID:
A19092
Production date:
1850-1852
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Location:
In Store
In this gas lamp-lit scene a Manchester terrier called 'Tiny the Wonder' is attempting to kill two-hundred rats in under an hour, a feat he accomplished twice. Well-dressed men look on, including the dandy Count D'Orsay who can been seen fourth from the left in the fawn coat. The figure in the centre holding a watch is the timekeeper and possibly also managing bets. Jimmy Shaw, the owner of the Tavern, was recorded as being the 'oldest caterer in rat-killing in the metropolis'. He could store up to 2,000 rats in his establishment and prefered to use farm rats, which he considered healthier than sewer rats.
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Measurements
H 429; W 534 mm (unframed): H 545; W 650 mm; D 80 mm (framed); Weight (framed) 5.15 kg
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Materials
oil; canvas; wood
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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