Record

RefNo18ST/2014-0136
CollectionLDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace
MakerSambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator
Datec.1881
Image

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DescriptionTitle page for 'The Cuckoo'; depicts a cuckoo sitting in branches that form the word 'THE CUCKOO', a caricature figure of Edmund Yates (1831-1894), the proprietor of 'The Cuckoo' sits in the nest, his surroundings forming the words 'CONDUCTED', 'BY' and 'EDMUND YATES'. Various moths, birds eggs, foliage and suns rays are inscribed to spell out the words 'NEWS', 'AND, 'GOSSIP', 'OF', 'THE', 'DAY'.
MaterialsPencil, Pen and Indian ink, on card.
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/982Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator1844-1910
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