Monkeys and dogs dressed as humans, performing various  different acts on a stage as presented  by 'Mrs Midnight' (Christopher Smart); the scenes displayed under three arches,  the central and largest showing a 'siege', with scenery set for the animals to climb ladders against a high wall, behind  which houses are shown to burn; on either side smaller vignettes of different acts, including agility tricks, monkeys riding  dogs, seated at a dinner table, dressed in a range of costumes; copied with some variations from a larger print by John June (see 1851,0308.447).
<br>Engraving and etching
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