Harold Wilson MP and George Brown MP, riding in a speedboat, are called in by the boat hire proprietor as their time is up. Drawing by P. Davidson, 1967.
- Davidson, Paul, active approximately 1967.
- Date:
- 18.10.67 [18 October 1967]
- Reference:
- 2924123i
- Part of:
- Adamson Collection
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Harold Wilson was Prime Minister of the UK at the time, and George Brown was his deputy and Foreign Secretary. Pressure from the balance of payments led to devaluation of sterling, which Wilson defended in a television address on 19 November 1967. The boat, called Wilson and numbered 10, is driven by Wilson while Brown sits on the stern
Publication/Creation
[Netherne, Surrey], 18.10.67 [18 October 1967]
Physical description
1 drawing : crayons, in various colours ; sheet 45.5 x 56 cm
Series
Lettering
Come in number 10 your time is up! Davidson, Paul 18.10.67
Inscribed by the artist with a text bubble. The name of the artist and the date are inscribed by Edward Adamson on the sheet
Creator/production credits
Executed by P. Davidson at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson
Notes
This work is untitled, the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2924123i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesNote