Vignettes of Peel's first ministry surrounded by eight figures representing certain professions. Coloured lithograph, 1835.
- Date:
- 2 February 1835
- Reference:
- 12241i
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Refers to the British General election which took place between 6 January and 6 February 1835.
Publication/Creation
[London] (26 Haymarket) : Thos. McLean, 2 February 1835 ([London] : Ducote & Stephen Lithog.)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; border 34.7 x 24.5 cm
Lettering
Monthly sheet of caricatures. No. 62.
The man force-feeding John Bull says: "Never fear sir this will prove an antidote, if properly managed.", a figure next to him adds: "Poor Bull! Poor Bull!" The funnel is inscribed: "Nolens volens" and the container: "Tenants at will & division of counties." Bull's huge stomach is inscribed: "Poisoned by reform."
References note
Too late for the British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1870-1954
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12241i
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