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ii s. v. MAR. 16, 1912.] NOTES AND QUEK1ES. 211

James Picciotto, in his 'Sketches of Anglo-Jewish History,' writes:—

There is a very quaint chap-book in the British Museum entitled:—

I have a broadside doggerel, 'The Christian turned Jew,' probably unique. It is headed by a woodcut of the "Noble Proselyte," which is really a portrait of Henry VIII. I think the lines worth preserving in the columns of 'N. & Q.':—

The following items in my collection illustrate Lord George Gordon's conversion to Judaism:

1. [Lord George Gordon.]

Mezzotint engraving, 11 X 8J. Proof before letters. He is represented in this portrait as a Jew, with a long, pointed beard and a large slouched hat.

In a contemporary hand on the margin : " Lord George Gordon : during the loiter part of his imprisonment, he (suffered his beard to f/rotc, and dressed himself in this peculiar habit."

Not recorded in Chaloner Smith.

2. Lord George Gordon.

From a miniature painted by Mr. Polack. G. Wilson sculp. Pub. as the Act directs by G. Wilson, No. 21, Duke's Court, St. Martin's Lane.

Line engraving, printed in colours, 3JX 2J, oval.

These two portraits are of the greatest rarity, if not unique, the family having purchased all the impressions possible and had them destroyed.

3. [Lord George Gordon.]

As a Jew, with beard and slouched hat. On the reverse, " Lord George Gordon 1780." Copper token.

. Ld Geo Gordon Died in Newgate Nov 1 1793.

On the reverse. The beginning of Oppression. A man with a club is represented as having killed another, under which are the words Cain and Abel.

Copper token, similar portrait to above.