Tenniel, John, 1820-1914 :Derbye hys straite fytte. J.T. [Political carton published in Punch, ca 1860s]

Date
1867
By
Tenniel, John, 1820-1914
Reference
E-043-q-123
Description

Shows Lord Derby in a suit of armour having a sash tied at the back by his man servant [Benjamin Disraeli]. The sash across his chest is `Tory measure', a ladies bonnet stuck on top of his helmet is `Standard', and his shield in the foreground is labelled `Protection'.

The caption below reads: Lord Derby - Methinks, good Benjamin, we have in some sort outgrown our ancient harness!. Dizzy (his squire) - Nay, good My Lord, sith we find none other, you cannot choose but wear it!

Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title

Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) stuck to page of scrapbook..

Physical Description: Wood engraving, stuck to page 275 x 215 mm

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Part of
Pope, James Henry 1837-1913 :Scrap book [1860s] / Pope, James Henry 1837-1913 :Scrap book [1860s]
Format
1 b&w art print(s) stuck to page of scrapbook., Works of art, Wood engravings, Cartoons (Commentary), Wood engraving, stuck to page 275 x 215 mm, Orientation: Vertical image
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