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'The New Head Master', 1868. Artist: John Tenniel

'The New Head Master', 1868. Artist: John Tenniel

1-150-533 - The Cartoon Collector/Heritage-Images

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'The New Head Master', 1868. The Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Derby, resigned from office at the end of February 1868 due to failing health. The mantle, or in this case the birch, of power was handed over to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Benjamin Disraeli. Wearing the cap and gown of the Principal, Disraeli is pleased to accept the challenge. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 7, 1868.

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Creator
  1. John Tenniel, attributed to: {British}: Artist, illustrator, painterSearch Wikipedia for John Tenniel
Subject
  1. Benjamin Disraeli: British: Statesman, novelist, prime minister, politician, writer, authorSearch Wikipedia for Benjamin Disraeli
  2. Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby: British: PoliticianSearch Wikipedia for Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3670x5140
File Size : 55,266kb

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  1. 07/03/1868
  1. 0350000370
  1. 07/03/1868
  1. 1-150-533
  1. 1150533
  1. 370
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