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The Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. Artist: John LeechThe Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. This cartoon indicts the sweet-making industry. At the time, many strange, and possibly noxious ingredients were used in sweets
To Sufferers from Nervous Depression, 1869. A cartoon depicting the joys of country life and clean living. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 1, 1869
Telescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Artist: John TennielTelescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Little London Arab. Please M, Ain t We Black Enough to be Cared For? (With Mr. Punchs Compliments to Lord Stanley.) In his novel, Bleak House
Labor Ipse Voluptas, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel KeeneLabor Ipse Voluptas, 1869. The perils of smoking are highlighted in this cartoon. Tobacco affects how a man looks, and his energy levels. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 22, 1869
Two Jubilees - a Harmony in Black and White, 1888. The Pope paid a visit to Queen Victoria at the beginning of 1888. Dressed in white, he was in contrast to Her Majesty who
Happy Hampstead!, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainHappy Hampstead!, 1875. A suburban family is shown enjoying a day out in the park. Behind them lurk the shrouded and menacing figures of Smallpox and Fever
The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy
A Railway Revolution, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainA Railway Revolution, 1874. A large lady seeks advice from the Railway guard at St Pancras. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 10, 1874
The Irish Frankenstein, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Frankenstein, 1882. An awestruck Charles Parnell of the Irish Nationalist Party is crouching before his Creature which is depicted with the usual simian features of the Irishman in Punch
Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London. 1858. (A design for a Fresco in the New Houses of Parliament.) Father Thames introduces his children, Diptheria
The Silent Highway - Man, 1858The Silent Highway - Man. 1858. Your MONEY or your LIFE!. The Thames in the summer of 1858 was in a dangerously filthy state
A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys, 1858. In this cartoon, Derby (in the crown) is on the left with Disraeli representing the Tories
The New Years Gift, 1858. This cartoon shows Sir Colin Campbell presenting the leashed tiger of India to Palmerston who, rather in the manner of a lion tamer, shelters nervously behind a chair
Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. Artist: Joseph SwainSave Me from my Friends!, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan stands between the Russian bear, jaws dripping with saliva, and the British lion with teeth bared
The Real Italian Brigand Chief, 1861. Count Cavour, the Italian Nationalist politician who had fought for the unification of Italy, became the first prime minister of that country in March 1861
The Divided Skirt, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Divided Skirt, 1886. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. Now 76 years of age, and in his third term in office, Gladstone was undoubtedly the grandee of the Commons
Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainBalfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Arthur James Balfour was the Chief Secretary for Ireland at the beginning of 1888 in Lord Salisburys Conservative administration.The cartoon is accompanied by a
The Wind and the Sun, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Wind and the Sun, 1886. Irish Discontent in the sunlight of the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. On the other side, the wind comes from the Conservative Leader in the House of Lords
The Start, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Start, 1886. On the left at the starting line is the Grand Old Man of politics, the Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone
A New Piece, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA New Piece, 1882. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, has submitted his new piece to Mr John Bull in his guise as a theatre manager
The Irish Devil-Fish, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Devil-Fish, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is depicted wrestling with the mighty octopus of the Irish Land League
Intercepted, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, also held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer and this cartoon shows him in a chefs outfit feeding his dog from the bowl of surplus
Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainGreat Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Watched by a baleful Disraeli, Leader of the Conservative opposition, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, hands a puzzled yokel his franchise
The Imperial Witches, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Imperial Witches, 1872. Mr Punch plays Macbeth to the three witches who represent the Emperors of Germany, Austria and Russia
Out of the Bag!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainOut of the Bag!, 1871. The cat is let out of the bag. The Conservative leader of the opposition, Mr Disraeli, suggests that perhaps the Conservative statesmen, represented here by Lord Butterfingers
A Cool Customer. (1871?)A Cool Customer, (1871?). A tailor welcomes his customer. The customer offers the tailor a choice of payment methods, none of which will result in the customers account being paid
Vae Victis!, 1871. The newly proclaimed Emperor of Germany, in the helmet of Victory, leads his troops into the French capital over the fallen body of Paris
An Ugly Rush!, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Ugly Rush!, 1870. Womans Vote Bill. A stout John Bull, the representative of the British people or, in this case, British men
The Country in the Future, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel KeeneThe Country in the Future, 1876. A gentleman who has retired to the country tells his city gentleman visitor about the peace and quiet of his new surroundings
Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainMose in Egitto !!!, 1875.The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, holds the key to India. This relates to the purchase by Britains government of the Suez Canal shares
An Unexpected Cut, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Unexpected Cut, 1874. With a felled tree entitled Irish Established Church behind him, Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Leader of the Opposition
Babes in the Wood, 1859. Napoleon III left the Regency of France in the hands of the Empress Eugenie and left Paris to join the Italian army. The Franco-Austrian war began on 26th April 1859
The French Porcupine, 1859. He may be an Inoffensive Animal, but he Don t Look like it. Relations between France and England had begun to cool recently
Sharps the Word!, 1888. The concept of cremation was still a very new one in 1888. However, the problems of living with mother-in-law are unchanging
Window Studies, 1888. The summer weather of 1888 was obviously no more reliable than it is now, as the school sets out on its annual outing. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 28, 1888
Clearing the Course!, July 7, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainClearing the Course!, July 7, 1888. William Henry Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, and his Conservative colleague, Charles Ritchie, attempt to steer the Ship of Government across crowded waters
Secret Meeting of the Conservative Party, 1888. Dressed in cloak and dagger style, the Conservative Party, under the leadership of Lord Salisbury in the centre, meets to discuss policy issues
Ways and Means, 1888. A young man explains his own unique method of balancing his books and making ends meet on a salary of £ 300 per annum. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 7, 1888
The Vigil, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Vigil, 1888. Wilhelm II is shown praying for guidance at the foot of the tomb of his late predecessor, Wilhelm I. Wilhelm II was the grandson of Queen Victoria and is here presented as a fine
Might Be Worse!, 1888. When enjoying a days fishing, it is important to ensure that the most important items have been packed. From Punch, or the London Charivari, June 23, 1888
New Friends, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainNew Friends, 1888. Joseph Chamberlain, on the left, raises a toast to Mr Bung. With the franchise being ever extended, a politician must always be on the look-out for new friends
The Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. The Great British Lion roars out his distress, tied down as he is by red tape and officialdom. There were many complaints at the time that the increasing amount of red tape
Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThree Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. William Henry Smith is on the left in this cartoon. He was the First Lord of the Treasury and Leader of the House in Lord Salisburys Conservative government
Please (!) Horse, and Tax on Wheels, 1888. A stout, well-dressed gentleman is sitting comfortably as his poor, thin, horse drags the trap over the stony ground
Taking Soundings, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainTaking Soundings, 1888. The Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Mr Gladstone, is on board ship and taking soundings of recent public opinion
Two Victims of the Turf, 1888. Following the recent enquiry into abuses in horse racing, these two gentlemen are reduced to begging for their living. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 5, 1888
London Improvements. An Open Space, 1888. Londons traffic was as great a problem in 1888 as it is now. From Punch, or the London Charivari, April 21, 1888
Mr. Punchs Parallels. No. 6, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainMr. Punchs Parallels. No. 6, 1888. This cartoon depicts the Liberal Leader of the Opposition, William Gladstone, astride his horse