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Margaret Nicholson attempting to assassinate Majesty King George IIId, at the garden entrance of St. James's Palace, 2d August, 1786.

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E South 11/GC021/Box 06/Normal/18th c./Artist Dighton GA 2011.00608
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Publisher
London : [s.n.], n.d. [1786]
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Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814
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Caricature
Political cartoons—Great Britain—18th century
Great Britain—History—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820—Assassination attempts—Caricatures and cartoons
Nicholson, Margaret, ca. 1750-1828—Caricatures and cartoons
Great Britain—Kings and rulers—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
Yeomen of the Guard—Caricatures and cartoons
Female offenders—England—London—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
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