J. Williams, a mezzotint showing Prince Charles Edward Stuart disguised...
J. Williams, a mezzotint showing Prince Charles Edward Stuart disguised as Betty Burke 18th century
Inscribed with six lines of satirical text
33 x 23cm (13 x 9 1/16in)
After his defeat at Culloden, from 16 April until 28 June 1746, Prince Charles travelled through Benbecula, South Uist, North Uist, Harris, and the Isle of Lewis. On 28 June, Charles was aided by Flora MacDonald, who helped him sail to the Isle of Skye by taking him in a boat disguised as her maid Betty Burke. Charles remained on Skye until July, when he then crossed back to the mainland.
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J. Williams, a mezzotint showing Prince Charles Edward Stuart disguised as Betty Burke 18th century
Inscribed with six lines of satirical text
33 x 23cm (13 x 9 1/16in)
After his defeat at Culloden, from 16 April until 28 June 1746, Prince Charles travelled through Benbecula, South Uist, North Uist, Harris, and the Isle of Lewis. On 28 June, Charles was aided by Flora MacDonald, who helped him sail to the Isle of Skye by taking him in a boat disguised as her maid Betty Burke. Charles remained on Skye until July, when he then crossed back to the mainland.
