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The reform egg

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Robert Seymour
1798-1836 engraver

The reform egg

Published

[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]

wood engraving
80 x 108 mm
Peel 2128
Notes
Probably detached from one of four issues of Whiggeries and waggeries, London : William Strange, 1834. This publication reprinted wood engravings by Robert Seymour, Robert Cruikshank, and others which had previously appeared-- often with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 99, 1833, with the same title.
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

A goose with the face of Lord John Russell has laid several eggs, labelled "Cheap law," "Cheap food," "A cheap church," and "Repeal of taxes." John Bull looks on in horror.

Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
Classification
Department