The late George Cruikshank, whose pencil was ever distinguished by power of decision in every character he sketched, and whose close observation of passing men and manners was unrivalled by any artist of his day, contributed the "London Barrow-woman" to the pages of Hone's Every-Day Book in 1826 from his own recollection of her.
GALLERY OF COMICALITIES—No. C.
THE LADY AS CRIES CATS' MEAT.
Old Maids your custom I invites,
Fork out, and don't be shabby,
And don't begrudge a bit of lights
Or liver for your Tabby.