"Eldon stands with his shirt-sleeves rolled up, carrying a great stack of petitions under each arm. On his head is a porter's knot made of a pair of green bags (emblem of 'Old Bags', see British Museum Satires No. 12883); on this rests a third pile of...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Name):
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838
Subject (Topic):
Petitions, Bags, Head-carrying, and Lifting & carrying
"Eldon as a street-beggar kneels on both knees on straw placed on paving-stones, wearing a cap resembling those worn by butchers and the rags of a Chancellor's gown over tattered breeches. He supports himself by a staff, and holds out his short powder...
"Heading to a printed broadside. Four well-dressed men hold open a large bag, resting on the ground, in which stands a fifth, in profile to the right, who says indignantly to one of the openers: "Oh here you are--now for the Truth, the whole Truth & n...
Alternative Title:
Secret spring of ultra-loyal addresses, discovered and exposed
Description:
Title from letterpress text below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by S.W. Fores, 41, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Canning, George, 1770-1827
