Buy a new Almanack, Cries of London, (c1688?) Finish:Stretched showing Mr Lunardi's Balloon as

showing Mr Lunardi's Balloon as exhibited in 1784

'New invented elastic breeches'

and a tricorn hat with cockade

At the time their clothing was seen as being in extravagant continental style

Well dressed figures are leaving the church on foot and in carriages

Buy a new Almanack, Cries of London, (c1688?) Finish:Stretched showing Mr Lunardi's Balloon as'Buy a new Almanack'. An almanac seller, carrying a large basket of books. Almanacs were puplished yearly and contained a calendar as well as information regarding the phases of the moon and stars, and dates of religious festivals and public holidays. From Cries of London, (c1688?).