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John Tenniel
1820-1914
[Mr. Punch presenting a copy of Punch's pocket book to the British lion] / JT [monogram].
[London? : sn, ca. 18--]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1025
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[London? : s.n., ca. 18--]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Notes:
Wood engraved proof of a cartoon by Tenniel, probably created for an unidentified issue of Punch's pocket book.
Summary:
Cartoon shows a stage with footlights where the Royal British lion, with crown, scepter, and spectacles, approaches the throne, where he is confronted by the figure of Punch, who rises up before him from a cloud, holding out a wallet bound copy of Punch's pocket book; in the background, a crowd of royal guards stand with handkerchiefs held to their noses.
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