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James Gillray
1756-1815
Monstrous craws at a new coalition feast
[London] : Pub'd May 29th, 1787, by SW Fores, Picca.dilly, [1787]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.436
Published:
[London] : Pub'd May 29th, 1787, by S.W. Fores, Piccadilly, [1787]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Notes:
Library's copy closely trimmed within plate mark.
Summary:
Cartoon shows King George, dressed as an old woman, seated with the Queen, and the Prince of Wales around a basin of gold coins labelled John Bull's blood". They eagerly spoon the contents into their mouths. Pouches hanging from their necks like goitres are full, except for that of the Prince of Wales, whose is empty. The gate to the treasury, in the background, is open.
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