The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce Size:XL: 100 x 75cm Also showing a sign for

Also showing a sign for N Fortescue and Sons Ltd

William Pitt is standing on a platform

The ghost of Dick Whittington appearing at Mansion House in search of his cat

Also showing horse drawn vehicles and a sign on a building for tobacco and snuff

This was later the site of the Royal Hospital

The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce Size:XL: 100 x 75cm Also showing a sign for'The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce', 1774; a busy street scene, looking down Crown Court from Cheapside, London. The general theme is the downfall of City businessmen, and the print is a satire on the distress and financial failures of 1773 74.