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The paddy's at dinner with Puddinghead [the Regent], British Cartoon Print
Summary
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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Date
01/01/1789
Location
Old England, 17.99358, -77.46606
Source
Library of Congress
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