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A Holiday Task, 1880. Artist: Joseph SwainA Holiday Task, 1880. A bewhiskered aristocrat is handed a broom by Mr Punch and told to begin cleaning up. Great pieces of the inner cities were owned by the aristocracy
Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainConscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Mr Punch confronts a railway director. The director is emphatic that he would not imperil the lives of his wife
Yankee Doodle, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainYankee Doodle, 1872. America rides into Geneva on a spotted circus horse with Mr Punch heckling in the background. This cartoon relates to a matter that had been going on since the end of
The Monster Slain, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Monster Slain, 1872. The monster of perjury and injustice lies dead, slain with the trusty sword of truth and justice
Bottoms Dream, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainBottoms Dream, 1872. Nick Bottom, representative of the British labourer, is being relieved of the asss head by Mr Punch in a scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream
Nothing in the Papers!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainNothing in the Papers!, 1871. Mr Punch stamping and kicking the newspapers. He struggling to find some meaty story to highlight in the journals main cartoon
Obstructives, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainObstructives, 1870. In the doorway of the school, a variety of Ministers and Nonconformists argue, whilst Mr Punch tells Policeman Bull that this prevents the two working-class children from entering
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainA Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic
Left Luggage, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainLeft Luggage, 1876. Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands with all his luggage on a railway platform. As the current session of parliament came to an end for the Summer Recess
Keeping the Ring, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainKeeping the Ring, 1876. Turkey, brandishing a sword, is beset on all sides by the dogs of war, Servia, Montenegro, Herzegovina and Bosnia
The Golden Wedding, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Golden Wedding, 1875. Iron, represented by Vulcan, and steam, represented by Vapour, are congratulated by Mr Punch on their 50 harmonious years
Loss and Gain, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainLoss and Gain, 1875. John Bull, the representative of the British people, stands with Mr Punch on the coast of Ireland and looks into the gloom
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
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
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
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
Theatrical Christmas, 1866. Artist: Charles Henry BennettTheatrical Christmas, 1866. Mr Punch acts as a snake charmer. One of Punchs illustrated capital letters. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 6, 1866
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
The Golden Wedding; or, Fifty Years Jubilee of Peace, 1865. Artist: John TennielThe Golden Wedding; or, Fifty Years Jubilee of Peace, 1865. This Jubilee is celebrated by Punch and shows, left to right, John Bull, Napoleon III, France and Britannia
Our Play Box. Mr Punchs Delight at Finding His Dear Old Puppets where He Left Them in July, 1865. As the new Session of Parliament is about to commence
This is The Noblest Roman of Them All!, 1864. Artist: John TennielThis is The Noblest Roman of Them All!, 1864. A toga-clad Mr Punch, honours the arrival at Southampton of General Garibaldi on a visit to England
What The Nation Hopes Soon To See, 1863. Artist: John TennielWhat The Nation Hopes Soon To See, 1863. On 8th January 1864, the New Year was celebrated by the birth of a son, Albert Victor, afterwards Duke of Clarence, to the Prince and Princess of Wales
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
The Derby 1863 - Portrait of The Winner, 1863. Artist: John TennielThe Derby 1863 - Portrait of The Winner, 1863. A topical cartoon from Punch. Palmerston, trainer of the British people, welcomes home the Derby winner
Beware!, 1863. Artist: John TennielBeware!, 1863. The keeper, ( Mr Punch), says: He Ain t Asleep, Young Jonathan; So You d Best Not Irritate Him. President Lincoln pokes a cautious sword-point at the quiet British Lion
A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Artist: John TennielA New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Mr. Punch says: Surely, My Dear Emperor, You Cannot Doubt Which is The Right Man for Italy. This cartoon refers to Garibaldis plan to conquer Rome
Sawney Stops The Way, 1862. A Bill was presented to parliament which would give the Metropolitan Board of Works the authority to embank the River Thames from Westminster to Blackfriars
The British Tar of The Future, 1862. With the advances in ship building racing ahead after the move from wood to iron, here Mr Punch shows the Jack Tar of the future clad
The Next Dance!, 1860. The Prince of Wales had left England at the beginning of July 1860 for a visit to America and Canada
To the Temple of Fame, 1858. Mr. Punch (with the Greatest Respect). After you, my Lord! This cartoon shows Mr Punch respectfully deferring to Lord Brougham
Soapey Samuel Kisses the Rod, 1858. Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, was a reformer of the Church of England who dragged his priests into greater spirituality and efficiency
How Dirty Old Father Thames was Whitewashed, 1858. A British workman in overalls and boots holds a large brush in one hand, and a handkerchief to his nose with the other
A Plaister for Pam. 1858. Like a whipped schoolboy, and rubbing his bruises, Palmerston is receiving from Mr Punch (who had been vociferous in his opposition to the Bill)
A National Toast, 1858. Health and Happiness to the Bride and Bridegroom! (Hoorah!). Mr Punch, as the Peoples representative
An Arduous Quest, 1878. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Arduous Quest, 1878. Mr Punch asks Father Christmas what he is looking for. Father Christmas replies that he is looking for peace on earth, and goodwill towards men
Seasonable Advice - Put by for a Frosty Day, 1861. Mr Punch encourages a labourer to join the queue of fellow workers at the Post Office rather than spend his money on drink
A Christmas Tree for the young French Prince, 1859. Mr Punch There, my dear, put away that nasty thing, and plant this. Mr Punch reflects the mood of the people when he expresses his fears about
One of Punchs little capital letter illustrations
The First Lesson!, 1859. Not so Bad for a Beginner! In this cartoon, Liberty in the role of a schoolmistress helps a childish Napoleon III to write the word Amnesty on the blackboard
Cricket - Capital Practice for the Round Bowling of the Period, 1859. This cartoon shows cricket practice being enlivened by the use of a cannon to replace the more traditional bowler
Balm for the Wounded, 1859. Queen Victoria says Poor little man, Did he have a nasty tumble? Heres something to make him all right again
Men for the Fleet!, 1859. In May 1959, Prince Alfred, Queen Victorias second son, was appointed aboard HMS Euryalus. Although he is depicted as a child in this cartoon