The broken bridge of administration [graphic].

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Title: The broken bridge of administration [graphic].
Contributor: Smith, J. active 1784, publisher.
Published / Created: [17 January 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as the act directs, Jany. 17 1784, by J. Smith & sold at No. 2 Pedlars Acre Westr. Bridge
Abstract: Fox and North stand on the left side of a broken bridge, while on the other side the King is bent over displaying his posterior in their direction, holding his crown out between his legs. The road that Fox and North stand on is labelled "Road to Preferment" and the broken timbers of the bridge are inscribed "War Office", "Treasury", "Admiralty", etc. St. James's Palace is partly visible on the right
Description: Title etched below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Mounted to 28 x 39 cm.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25 x 36 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Political cartoons England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

Access: Public
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