"Farmer Giles & his wife shewing off their daughter Betty to their neighbours, on her return from school", James Gillray, 1809

(this 1809 caricature by gillray satirizes a prosperous farmer's family aspiring to female musical "accomplishments" and other middle class refinements. ) text in oval on wall at left: "cheese farm" music on piano: "blue bells of scotland sung by mrs. Jordan" on back wall: sampler sewn by "betty giles" summary: cartoon showing plump girl playing piano. Her parents gloat nearby while others appear less interested. Date: 1809. Medium: engraving, print. Collection: Library of Congress. Farmer Giles & his wife shewing off their daughter Betty to their neighbours, on her return from school