Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods

Thomas Rowlandson British
 Publisher Thomas Tegg British

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A close up view of one of the "pigeon holes" which provided the cheapest seats in upper galleries close to the ceiling at the second Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. This was constructed by manager John Philip Kemble and opened in September 1809. Heads are closely packed together framed by a lunette, many suffering from heat or discomfort, and are caricatured. Central man in uniform is a coachman in livery.

Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching
Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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