Procession to the Hustings after a successful canvass, no. 14

Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · April 30, 1784

Fox's supporters, a body of highly respectable householders, wearing huge Fox favours in their hats, are walking in procession to the hustings, cheered by the mob, and preceded by a marrowbone-and-cleaver accompaniment. At the head of the train marches the famous Duchess, with a somewhat novel standard ; the other fair canvassers, whose portraits occur in the previous prints, are following in the footsteps of their illustrious leader. Behind follows the key of the back-stairs carried to deride the defeated candidate and the Court influence which had vainly been brought into play for his support.