Playing at Soldiers, Medium: cotton Technique: printed on plain weave, Small square of cream colored cotton, printed, copperplate, in red. Three scenes: center, in oval – boys in a schoolyard 'Playing at Soldiers [inscription above]. At top, boys with bows and arrows, shooting the target; inscription above 'Shrove Tide.' Bottom, group of boys and older people on shore, with sticks and swords, looking at battle at sea between two sailing ships. Inscription: 'Prepared for Invasion.', England, ca. 1800, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Square

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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