The Duchess of Devonshire is the centre of a group of canvassing ladies. She stands full-face looking to the right, holding in her right hand a fox's brush, in her left a large flag on which is a bust of Fox supported by seated figures of Britannia, with the British lion, and Liberty. It is inscribed, 'If ever our smiles were your delight; if ever the blessings of Liberty were an englishman's pride support a cause on which Our happiness &amp; your own security equally depend. Remember you are now called forth to defend the cause of Love &amp; Liberty Assert your rights Defend ours!
<p><br>Fox and Liberty                                           The Women of Westminster'
<br><br>Three other ladies, all young and pretty, stand behind the duchess; it is impossible to say which of the canvassing ladies they represent. Lady Duncannon and perhaps Mrs. Crewe were her most usual companions, see BMSat 6493. A rough-looking man has put an arm round the duchess's shoulder, a butcher is embracing the lady on her right. All the ladies wear feathered hats with Fox favours and two wear Fox favours on their dresses.
<br>In the background (left) is the façade of Covent Garden Church, the three candidates standing under the portico, Fox on the right. The figures on the clock-face over the portico are reversed. A crowd stands in front of the church, looking towards the ladies and waving their hats. On the right are other spectators partly concealed by the large flag.  12 April 1784
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<p>Print made by: William Paulet Carey
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<dl><dd>Published by: William Holland</dd></dl></div>
1784<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1784-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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