Three Principal Requisites to Form a Modern Man of Fashion September 15, 1814 Thomas Rowlandson Three men distinguished by their outfits represent different London types. The figure at right is "Dress[ed] Like a Coachman" and says "I think this will do–what do you say old one–shall I give you a lift." At center, a man described as a "Study Boxing and Bull Baiting" says "What do ye say Jack – will you sup with me to night–there will be only the Ruffian and Dutch Sam a D–d snug party" ("Dutch Sam" was Samuel Elias, a Jewish pugilist from Holland who became England's boxing champion 1811–14. The
Three Principal Requisites to Form a Modern Man of Fashion September 15, 1814 Thomas Rowlandson Three men distinguished by their outfits represent different London types. The figure at right is "Dress[ed] Like a Coachman" and says "I think this will do–what do you say old one–shall I give you a lift." At center, a man described as a "Study Boxing and Bull Baiting" says "What do ye say Jack – will you sup with me to night–there will be only the Ruffian and Dutch Sam a D–d snug party" ("Dutch Sam" was Samuel Elias, a Jewish pugilist from Holland who became England's boxing champion 1811–14. The "Ruffian" was a nickname applied to several boxers). At right, a dandy dubbed "Speak the Slang Language Fluently" says "Vat you dont know Slang eh–pretty company you are for a Gemmen [gentleman].". Three Principal Requisites to Form a Modern Man of Fashion. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). September 15, 1814. Hand-colored etching. Prints
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