A Man Wearing One Top-Boot. Verso: Heads, Etc., and a Scrawl 

Editor: This sketch by Henry William Bunbury, titled *A Man Wearing One Top-Boot,* has a humorous quality. The quick strokes and the subject's exaggerated pose make it feel almost cartoonish. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Considering the materials – paper and ink – we can view this as a product of its time. Was paper readily available, and of what quality? The rapid sketch suggests a commentary on the material conditions of fashion. Editor: That's a great point. It connects the whimsical subject matter to broader economic realities of the 18th century. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. It gives a new lens through which to examine the piece.