Hanging by the thumbs; a man with arms raised and thumbs apparently tied is hoisted up a post by a man holding a rope, a group of soldiers looking on from right, including two on horseback, troops marching beyond at left; illustration to a proposed work by john beaver, 'modern military punishments'. C. 1725
etching. Date: circa 1725. Dimensions: Height: 42 mm; Width: 78 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: John Beaver. Collection: British Museum. Print, book-illustration (BM Cc,1.61)
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