The political cudgellers, or, The mace of the House of Commons rendered of no service [graphic].

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Title: The political cudgellers, or, The mace of the House of Commons rendered of no service [graphic].
Alternative Title: Mace of the House of Commons rendered of no service
Contributor: Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [5 April 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by H. Humphrey April 5, 1785, No. 51 New Bond Street
Abstract: William Pitt, on the left, and Charles Fox, are shown fighting a cudgelling match in a large, empty room. Fox is using a mace, now broken by a blow from the staff held by Pitt. Fox's shield reads "Resolutions," an allusion to resolutions against Pitt's ministry moved by him. Pitt's shield is inscribed, "Addresses," referring to loyal addresses thanking the King for dismissal of Fox
Description: Title from item.
J. Barlow identified as printmaker in British Museum catalogue.
Mounted on a smaller sheet.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.7 x 34.7 cm, on sheet 29 x 37 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Westminster
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic): Political elections
Dueling
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Political elections > England > Westminster > 1784
Dueling
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

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