The paddy's at dinner with Puddinghead [the Regent], British Cartoon Print

Print shows George, Prince of Wales, seated at a table eating and drinking with several bulls, the "Paddys", a reference to the Prince's Irish supporters, of whom two wear crowns. The illness of George III (1788-1790) raised the issue of a limited regency for the Prince.

In the title "the Regent" has been written in ink over the printed text "Puddinghead."

Paper watermarked with design over "GR".

Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints 580196Collection (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1789

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