Antique British Satirical Print "The fashionable mamma, - or - the convenience of modern dress"

by James Gillray  (1756-1815)

published by Hannah Humphrey (circa 1745-1818) Known as Mrs Humphrey although she was unmarried. Sister of William Humphrey (q.v.), from whose address in St Martin's Lane she published her first prints. Publisher of expensive satirical prints, especially by Gillray who worked for her exclusively from 1791, and who lived in her house for the last twenty years of his life. Her name appears on publication lines with a variety of spellings. Her business was inherited by George Humphrey the younger (qv), her nephew and son of George Humphrey the elder, the dealer in curiosities.

Hand-coloured etching and stipple engraving, published 15 February 1796.

Unframed