A tall and handsome grenadier stands between two pretty women, an arm round the neck of each; they stand on stools, in order to pull on his flannel breeches. He wears a flannel waistcoat and a hood under his busby. An older man (right) watches him enviously, saying, "pho o", while an elderly lady, resembling lady cecilia johnston (see vol. Vi), adjusts a petticoat round his neck, saying, "aye aye this is making a good use of ones old flannel petticoats. " on the left stand five soldiers in a row, 'ready for action', clothed in flannel; two have eye- and mouth-pieces in hoods which otherwise completely cover the face. A young woman approaches the end man. On the wall hang a large pair of breeches inscribed 'ladies subscription', and (right) a group of portrait prints (half length) of european sovereigns: 'g. Iii', firmly placed, is flanked by 'ir of germany' and 'k prussia', hanging sideways from one corner, while poland has fallen to the ground. Russia is aloof in the upper right corner. See bmsat 8347, &c. 25 november 1793. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1793. Dimensions: Height: 266 mm; Width: 372 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Catherine II, Empress of Russia. Collection: British Museum. Flannel coats of mail against the cold or the British ladies patriotic presents to the army. (BM 1868,0808.6315)
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