The battle royal, or, Who wears the breeches [graphic].

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Title: The battle royal, or, Who wears the breeches [graphic].
Alternative Title: Who wears the breeches
Contributor: Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Published / Created: [15 January 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. Jany 15, 1784 by W. Humprey [sic] 227 Strand
Abstract: A blindfolded George III, holding a sword and the scales of justice, stands on a dais as two contending groups of government ministers play tug of war with the king's breeches (labelled "government"). On the left are Fox, North, Burke and Townshend, and on the right several less identifiable figures, possibly including Pitt, Barre, Shelburne and Lord Sydney
Description: Title from item.
Etched in the manner of Gillray.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.5 x 35.1 cm, on sheet 27 x 36 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ;
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Tug of war
Blindfolds
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Tug of war
Blindfolds
England > 1783
England > London > 1784

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