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.
Monday, 14 September 2009
Jan-June 1842, p191 - The Modern Eresicthon (PUNCH'S PENCILLINGS. NO.XL)
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CAPTION: THE MODERN ERESICTHON
ERESICTHON, of Thessaly, affronted Ceres, who punished him with famine; in his extremity he ate his own flesh. OTHER: BUCKINGHAM
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