Two upper-class bees with top hats meeting up for a drink (or two) in one (or more) of several appropriately-named pubs - The Two Daisies, The Rose Tavern and The Blue Belle Arms. At least one of the bees looks as though he has too much of the amber nectar. From “A Cockney in Arcadia” by Harry A Spur, with illustrations by John Hassall and Cecil Aldin. Published in London in 1899 by George Allen. Engraving Printmaking Technique Insect Upper-class bees meeting for a drink
A photograph of an original Antique Copper Plate Published circa 1790 in London for “A New Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography Antient and Modern” by Thomas Bankes Upper Class History Vertical English nobleman in traditional clothing
A photograph of an original Antique Copper Plate Published circa 1790 in London for “A New Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography Antient and Modern” by Thomas Bankes Upper Class History Vertical English nobleman in traditional clothing
A photograph of an original Antique Copper Plate Published circa 1790 in London for “A New Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography Antient and Modern” by Thomas Bankes Upper Class History Vertical English nobleman in traditional clothing
A photograph of an original Antique Copper Plate Published circa 1790 in London for “A New Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography Antient and Modern” by Thomas Bankes Upper Class History Vertical English nobleman in traditional clothing