An Old Ballad of Whittington and His Cat.
- Title
- An Old Ballad of Whittington and His Cat.
- Description
- This broadside tells the popular rags‑to‑riches story of Dick Whittington, the 15th‑century mayor of London whose tale—along with the cat that helped him earn his fortune—passed into folklore. It was a favourite subject for chapbooks and broadsides like this one, often accompanied by woodcut illustrations. This example was printed and sold by John Pitts, who was based in Seven Dials, Covent Garden. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the area was a hub for cheap street literature.
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- J. Pitts
- Date
- around 1805
- Format
- Broadsheet
- Century
- 19th
- Subject
- Ballads
- Tales