Patience Margot j'auront bientot 3 fois 8
Summary
Cartoon about the French Revolution showing man seated next to menu 'Desires for 1790,' which lists price of bread, meat, and wine as 8 each. Picture on the wall is called reunion of the three orders, and the woman is holding pitcher labeled "clergé," a bag labeled "noblesse," and a package labeled "tiers etats."
Title translated: Patience Margot, I will soon have 3 times 8.
Possibly purchased by George IV from William Holland in 1790. Source: Kate Heard, Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle.
Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).
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Date
01/01/1789
Source
Library of Congress
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