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Eldon the money taker

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Robert Seymour
1798-1836

Eldon the money taker

Published

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

wood engraving
120 x 68 mm
Peel 2122a
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-- with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 22, 1832, with the title Lord Eldon as the old woman taking the money.
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

Eldon as an old woman in tawdry finery, collecting money in a spoon and conveying it into her pocket.

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