Edward III, King of England mb-width 4579 an alderman's wife reclines on

an alderman's wife reclines on a sofa whilst her lover adds cuckold's horns to her husband's portrait

while alarmed drovers shout and wave sticks to warn him off

with horses

The item has been divided into 45 playing cards with instructions in the margins

An old fish wife on the left says 'Vell this here ought to be recorded'

Edward III, King of England mb-width 4579 an alderman's wife reclines onEdward III, King of England, c1370, (c1700). King Edward III is wearing robes, a crown placed over a hat, the badge of the Order of the Garter and a jewelled chain, carrying a sceptre in his right hand and an orb in his left, surrounded by an ornamental frame and coat of arms.