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SCG-C.753.027
2 Jul 1753:22 (994)
To be seen at Mr. Doughty's Long-Room, by five or more at a
time, from 4 o'clock in the afternoon 'till 9 at night, at
10 sh. each person.
(Just arrived from London)
Three most elaborate and curious figures, in German Wax-
Work, taken from the life by Gerard van Squartzenger of
Vienna; being an exact representation of the present Queen
of Hungary and Empress of Germany, sitting on a Throne of
State. With
The Archduke Joseph, her son, standing on a pedestal, on her
right hand. On her left stands one of her life guards.
An Hungarian Pandour, compleatly arm'd.
These figures are as large as the life, and dressed exactly
in the proper habits of their country.
. . . [6 more lines]
At the foot of the Empress's throne, stands, upon its proper
carriage, a new invented piece of Brass Cannon, or Field-
Piece, that may be fired 20 times in a minute;
. . . [4 more lines]
During the time of seeing these beautiful curiosities, the
company will be entertained with the best pieces of Music,
or any of the favourite tunes in vogue, performed on the
Dulcimer, by Mr. Richardson.
. . . [4 lines on looking through optic glasses]
[signed] Brickell, &c.
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