Framed Prints
Framed Print of The General Election: canvassing - old style, 1880. Creator: Unknown
The General Election: canvassing - old style, 1880. The Old Style of Canvassing, which was frequently practised in those days when George or William, instead of our good Queen Victoria, reigned as King over this Constitutional realm, is depicted in a very Pickwickian sketch...we seem to recognise the trim figure of Mr. Perker, attorney-at-law, or one of the firm of Dodson and Fogg, with two demure satellites from a London office, transacting summary negotiations at the portal of that fortress of popular liberties, a freeborn Englishman's house and castle. There is a golden, if not silver, key that wiII promptly open the sturdy door of political independence and seclusion to the emissaries of a wealthy candidate. What shall we say, my dear Sir? the wily tempter asks, with a cunning wink at the bluff and burly object of his pecuniary seductions. We must consider your trouble and loss of time, of course...Shall we make it ten - or say, fifteen - or come now, I should say twenty? So many of King George's yellow guineas, with the dragon and the sainted knight-errant thereon stamped, will presently drop from a purse into the country voter's ample and capacious palm, and will be silently transferred to the deep pocket of his drab breeches'. From Illustrated London News, 1880. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41089207
Attorney Bribe Bribery Campaign Campaigner Campaigning Controversial Controversy Corrupt Corruption Election Elections Furniss Harry Harry Furniss Political Event Top Hats Tophat Vote Voter Votes
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
