mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
Deserted !, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainDeserted !, 1875. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands on the right with his Lord Chancellor, Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns
The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Demon Rough, 1874. A bestial labourer crouches over the limp body of his wife whilst Justice stands over him, her scales and sword on her belt, and the cat o nine tails in her hand
Railway Responsability, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainRailway Responsability, 1874. Mr Punch tells a fat railway director that his train operators - seen in the background amidst the buffers
Paradise and the Peri, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainParadise and the Peri, 1874. Mr Disraeli is taken by the wings of happiness. The General Election of the 5th March 1874 had seen the Conservatives, under the leadership of Mr Disraeli
Degenerate Days!!, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainDegenerate Days!!, 1874. A publican and his customer discuss the forthcoming General Election. After being in power since 1868, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone
General election, (1874?). Artist: Joseph SwainGeneral election, (1874?). A shrouded figure holds up the ballot box whilst, in the mists and gloom at the figures feet, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone
The Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Mr Punch, trailing a garland of roses, stands atop a pedestal labelled Hymen. In the foreground
Nothing in The Papers?!, 1870. A schoolboy reading an article to his friend, from the Times. In the days when corporal punishment was a regular and painful feature of public school life
Neighbours In Council, 1869. Artist: John TennielNeighbours In Council, 1869. France and Britannia were each facing their problems, although, as is often the case, France is depicted as a weaker version of Britannia
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill
Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Robert Lowe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, had proposed devaluing the sovereign by one per cent
Big Bogey in Ireland, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBig Bogey in Ireland, 1869. The Cardinal forbids his little catholic children from joining their Protestant friends in the National School
Well Rowed All!, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainWell Rowed All!, 1869. This cartoon refers to the development of a special relationship between Britain and the United States
Athletics, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierAthletics, 1869. Then, as now, boxing was a dangerous sport and, in this cartoon, Punch offers advice on a means of increasing its safety. From Punch, or the London Charivari, September 4, 1869
Destiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainDestiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time
Le Duel a Mort, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierLe Duel a Mort, 1869. In an effort to stem the rising tide of his unpopularity, Napoleon III had relaxed press censorship in France
A Change for The Better, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainA Change for The Better, 1869. After his success in the 1868 General Election, Mr Gladstone became the new Prime Minister
Easing The Curb, 1869. Artist: John TennielEasing The Curb, 1869. This cartoon depicts Napoleon easing the curb on the horse to allow its smoother handling and easier passage. Emperor Napoleon III was having difficulties at home
The Rival Con jurors, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Rival Con jurors, 1869. The new Liberal Chancellor for the Exchequer introduced his first Budget. Income tax was reduced by 1penny in the pound and the duty on foreign corn was abolished
Humble Pie (?), 1869. Artist: John TennielHumble Pie (?), 1869. After the American Civil War, the US government claimed compensation was due from Britain in respect of the damage done by the Alabama
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierA Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh
Our Siamese Twins, 1869. Artist: John TennielOur Siamese Twins, 1869. Mr Gladstone was the new Prime Minister following 1868s late General Election. One of his first acts was to start preparing for the disestablishment of the Irish Church
Committed for Trial, 1869. Artist: John TennielCommitted for Trial, 1869. A ruined man consoles his daughter. This refers to the trial of the former members of the firm of Overend, Gurney & Co
The Doctors Bill, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel KeeneThe Doctors Bill, 1869. This cartoon harks back to the days when a fee was charged simply for consulting ones doctor. The Stout Cook complains that she had to wait for two hours in the doctors
Turkey and Grease, 1869. Artist: John TennielTurkey and Grease, 1869. At the end of December 1868, there was a divergence of opinion between Greece and Turkey that threatened to lead to armed conflict
Pot and Kettle, 1868. Modern farming methods were now being developed in order to provide more produce for a growing population
Pity The Poor Prisoners?, 1868. Artist: Charles Samuel KeenePity The Poor Prisoners?, 1868. A satirical look at the state of the nations prisons in the mid-Victorian period. Here, a group of lower-class prisoners, probably enjoying, (in the view of Mr Punch)
The Chichester Extinguisher, 1868. This cartoon depicts the Bishop of Chichester berating his ritualist parson. The parson is wearing ornate vestments and is burning incense
Revised-and Corrected, 1868. Artist: John TennielRevised-and Corrected, 1868. During the General Election of 1868, the question of the enfranchisement of women came to fore
A Dress Rehearsal, 1868. Artist: John TennielA Dress Rehearsal, 1868. The campaigning for the General Election of 1868 was well under way, and it was apparent that the Liberal party were leading the race
The Water Babies, 1865. Artist: John TennielThe Water Babies, 1865. Mrs Britannia turns to Madam France and comments Delightful to See the Children such Good Friends, Dear, Isn t it
Oxford in the Future, or the New Freshman, 1865. Artist: John TennielOxford in the Future, or the New Freshman, 1865. The Navvy says Gallon O Audit Ale, Guv nor, Please. Is got I Blunt to Pay Vor n The Liberal MP, Lord Palmerston
Dizzys Arithmetic, 1865 Artist: John TennielDizzys Arithmetic, 1865. Pam remarks Now, then, Youngster, You ve No Call to be a Chalking that Wall; and if You Must do a Sum, You might as well do it Right
The Threatening Note, 1865. Artist: John TennielThe Threatening Note, 1865. Attorney Lincoln. Now, Uncle Sam, You re in A Darned Hurry to Serve this Here Notice on John Bull
Medium and Re-Medium, 1864. Artist: John TennielMedium and Re-Medium, 1864. Here, Punch has a topical dig at the spiritual industry and the idiots of fashion for providing such a fine harvest for the practitioners
Colonists and Convicts 1864. Artist: John TennielColonists and Convicts, 1864. Australian Colonist says: Now, Mr. Bull! Don t shoot any more of your Rubbish here, or I shall Quarrel
Mrs. North and Her Attorney, 1864. Artist: John TennielMrs. North and Her Attorney, 1864. Mrs North says: You see, Mr. Lincoln, we have failed utterly in our course of Action; I want Peace, and so, if you cannot effect an Amicable Arrangement
Something for Paddy, 1864. Artist: John TennielSomething for Paddy, 1864. Daniel O Connell says: Its a Repaler ye call yourself, ye Spalpeen, and you re goin to Die for the Union
Relieving Guard at The Vatican, 1864. Artist: John TennielRelieving Guard at The Vatican, 1864. France says to Italy: You mustn t let nobody outside annoy the Party inside; and you musn t let the Party inside annoy nobody Outside
The Fight at St. Stephens Academy, 1864. Artist: John TennielThe Fight at St. Stephens Academy, 1864. Mrs Gamp. Never Mind, My Dear! You done yer werry best to win; which that Master Gladsting is such a huncommon strong boy
The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Artist: John TennielThe Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Lord John Russell says: Better take it! Half a Loafs better than no Bread, you know! In an effort to resolve the Schleswig-Holstein problem, Lord Russell
Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque, 1864. Artist: John TennielDressing for an Oxford Bal Masque, 1864. The Question is, is Man an Ape of an Angel? (A Laugh.) Now, I am on the side of the Angels. (Cheers.), from Disraelis Oxford Speech, Friday November 25
Goody Gladstones Gifts, 1864. Artist: John TennielGoody Gladstones Gifts, 1864. Mr Gladstone, on the right in this cartoon, had just introduced his 1864 Budget. A surplus of £ 2, 570
English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. Artist: John TennielEnglish Assassin Painted by France, 1864. The distance between France and Britain at this time is illustrated by the comment made by M Le Verrier
Papers! Papers! Papers!, 1864. Artist: John TennielPapers! Papers! Papers!, 1864. John Russell says: Please, My Lord, Them Toris Would Be Much Obleeged for Papers. Lord Palmerston replies: Papers! Haven t They Got The Standard and the Herald
John In A Mess, 1864. Artist: John TennielJohn In A Mess, 1864. Britannia says: Put Down That Pen Directly, You Troublesome Boy. A Nice Mess You Have Got Yourself Into
Cobdens Logic, 1863. Artist: John TennielCobdens Logic, 1863. Cobden, MP for Manchester, made a speech in neighbouring Rochdale in which, on the one hand he condemned the British proletariat for their illiteracy, yet, on the other hand
Taking The Doctors Advice, 1863. Artist: John TennielTaking The Doctors Advice, 1863. Napoleon III had long had his French fingers in a variety of different European pies. At the beginning of November 1863
