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How Not To Do It, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainHow Not To Do It, 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
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
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
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
Nous avons change tout cela!, 1878. Artist: Joseph SwainNous avons change tout cela!, (We ve changed all that!), 1878. Britannia, wearing a Union Jack apron, brandishes a bunch of twigs above her head
Poor Buffer, 1878. Artist: Joseph SwainPoor Buffer, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan, holding a tiny shield and raised sword, straddles the buffers of a Russian steam train
The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Shadow on the Hills, 1878. An armed man in a turban, possibly a native sepoy, who represents India stands looking into the distance
Hot Pies!, 1879. Artist: Joseph SwainHot Pies!, 1879. A group of politicians are devouring pies representing countries. Lord Lytton, the viceroy of India, dressed as a waiter, brings another pie, to which Disraeli ( Master Benjamin )
The Dogs of War, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Dogs of War, 1876. A Russian struggles to control a group of dogs, representing the Balkans, which are pulling at their leashes, eager to chase Murad V, the new Sultan of the Ottoman empire
Justice to the Rescue!, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainJustice to the Rescue!, 1876. Uncle Sam and John Bull, representing Britain and the United States of America, are tearing up the Extradition Treaty of 1842
Ever on the Ascendant - John Swain & Son, Ltd. adverrtisement, 1909. Creator: UnknownEver on the Ascendant - John Swain & Son, Ltd. adverrtisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]
