Record

RefNo18ST/2013-0382
CollectionLDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace
MakerSambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator
Date24 Jul 1903
Image

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DescriptionThe Prime Minister Arthur Balfour (1848-1930) depicted as a circus animal trainer with a whip faces a line-up of animals as he balances on a see-saw that is weighed one end with a bag labelled '£400,000 PER ANNUM/ SOUTH. AFRICAN GARRISON'. The line of animals representing the colonies consists of a 'CANADIAN' beaver, an Australian Kangaroo holding a sign that reads 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA' and a Indian tiger.
MaterialsPen and Indian ink, on card
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/982Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator1844-1910
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