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William Dawson was Master of Ceremonies at the Upper Assembly Rooms from 1777 to 1785. Here we see him wearing his badge of office. The badge has Britannia on the front, and a date, 30 October 1777, on the reverse.
Victoria Art Gallery
Bath
Title
William Dawson, MC at Bath Upper Assembly Rooms (1777–1786)
Date
1778
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 84 x W 72 cm
Accession number
BATVG : P : 1984.21
Acquisition method
transferred from Bath City Council
Work type
Painting