Disappointed Gallery

Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers (Liberal Party)

Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers -- a satirical comment on the rivaly between the Liberal Party (represented by Lord John Russell, John Bright and William Gladstone), and the Conservative Party (Benjamin Disraeli). Disraeli is clearly staying where he is, at the Treasury (at least for the time being). Date: 1868

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Bonzos dud show by George Studdy

Bonzo's dud show. He had been expecting first prize, but loses out to two pedigree dogs, a bull terrier and a bulldog. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans Date: 4 July 1923

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All on fire, or the doctors disappointed, a view taken in Lo

All on fire, or the doctors disappointed, a view taken in Lord Foleys Garden, Sep. 29, 1784. Print shows second trial by Dr. John Sheldon, anatomist, to launch a balloon at Lord Foley's grounds in Portland Place, London, which resulted in the balloon's destruction by fire (Source: LTC. Rolt, The Aeronauts, 1966, p. 67.). Date Oct. 20, 1784

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