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Barrington Detected Picking the Pocket of Prince Orlow in the Front Boxes at Covent Garden Theatre
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Barrington Detected Picking the Pocket of Prince Orlow in the Front Boxes at Covent Garden Theatre
XJF115858 Barrington Detected Picking the Pocket of Prince Orlow in the Front Boxes at Covent Garden Theatre, of a Snuff Box Set with Diamonds Supposed to be Worth 30, 000 Pounds, pub. in 1790 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: transported to New South Wales as an incorrigible pickpocket (1790); made superintendent of convicts of Parmatta N.S.W. (1796-1800); ); English, out of copyright
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The captivating print titled "Barrington Detected Picking the Pocket of Prince Orlow in the Front Boxes at Covent Garden Theatre" takes us back to a dramatic moment in history. Captured by an English School artist in the 18th century, this engraving showcases George Waldron Barrington, an Irish adventurer and writer. In this scene, Barrington is depicted amidst a bustling theater audience, wearing a flamboyant wig and bouffon attire. With his sly demeanor concealed beneath his theatrical facade, he cunningly attempts to steal a snuff box set adorned with diamonds worth an astonishing 30,000 pounds from Prince Orlow. However, fate has other plans for Barrington as he is caught red-handed by vigilant onlookers. This pivotal moment captures both the audacity of the thief and the swift justice that awaits him. Little did Barrington know that his life would take another unexpected turn when he was transported to New South Wales as an incorrigible pickpocket just months later. Despite his troubled past, Barrington's story takes yet another twist when he is eventually pardoned and appointed as superintendent of convicts in Parmatta N. S. W. , serving from 1796 to 1800. This intriguing photograph not only immortalizes one man's daring act but also offers us a glimpse into the complex journey of redemption and second chances.
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