1-239-014 - London Metropolitan Archives (London Picture Archive)/Heritage Images

'A City Hunt, or Prparations (Preparations) for Lord-Mayor's Day!!!', c1790. Two men attack a turtle with a sword and a mace, while a third, in aldermanic gown, has tripped over and lost his wig. A dig at civic functions, notorious for their sumptuous feasts, given at the expense of the citizens.