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The whim of the moment, British Cartoon Print

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Print shows a royal coach drawn by two horses "Faith" and "Hope" passing through a crowd to shouts of "Huzza"; three figures are seated in the coach, one wearing a crown labeled "German"; a coachman riding on the back holds a rod or sword on which is written "New Taxes - Sugar & Candles, &c."

Attributed to William Dent.

Caption: Theatre royal, by his majesty's servants. False appearances, with the absent man.

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

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carriages and coaches england rulers cartoons commentary british etchings old england whim moment political cartoons vintage images 1789 horse carriage prints 18th century history of england cartoon prints british ultra high resolution high resolution etching horse cart man carriage library of congress
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01/01/1789
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carriages and coaches england rulers cartoons commentary british etchings old england whim moment political cartoons vintage images 1789 horse carriage prints 18th century history of england cartoon prints british ultra high resolution high resolution etching horse cart man carriage library of congress