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Wrathall, Bill, 1931-1995 :Inflation. The economy. "Oops!" [N Z Truth?] 1977.
- Date
- 1977
- Reference
- A-295-041
- Description
Shows Robert Muldoon as a knight in armour, saving the princess (the Economy, bound to a stake) from inflation (a huge dragon). He wields the sword too roughly and cuts off the princess's head in his attempt to slay the dragon. A small kiwi to one side exclaims "Oops!". Refers to the perception that inflation is threatening New Zealand's economy
Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).
Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 305 x 233 mm.
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- Part of
- Wrathall, Bill, 1931-1995 :Editorial cartoons. 1976-1983 / Wrathall, Bill, 1931-1995 :Editorial cartoons. 1976-1983
- Format
- 1 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Caricatures, Cartoons (Commentary), Ink and watercolour on paper, 305 x 233 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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