Pretty Poll and Honest Jack
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Pretty Poll and Honest Jack is a 1750 by J. Evans, depicting Sheet Music, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print is titled "Pretty Poll and Honest Jack" by J. Evans. It's from the late 18th century. The print includes printed lyrics for a song, which is an interesting aspect of this work, as it shows how music was shared and sold during that time. You can learn more about similar prints and songs at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A printed sheet from around the late 18th century contains the lyrics to the song "Pretty Poll and Honest Jack," distributed in London by J. Evans.
Read the full account in the museum source.
These late-18th-century prints capture everyday British life with crisp lines and sharp satire.
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