A chronological set of Punch politcal cartoons. Many are political in nature: if you can decode the political meaning, or recognise the figures being depicted, please comment on the blog entry.
Friday, 11 September 2009
July-Dec 1841, p271 - The Politician Puzzled (PUNCH'S PENCILLINGS. NO.XXIII)
ARTIST: Ebeneezer Landells
TEXT WITHIN THIS IMAGE
CAPTION: THE POLITICAN PUZZLED; OR PEEL ON THE RE-PEAL OF THE CORN-LAWS OTHER: Prospects & Promises
HALF MEASURES
DISTRESS of The Country
Manchester Awful Distress
[illegible]
CORN LAWS
EXCHEQUER BILLS
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