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The political locust, British Cartoon Print

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The political locust, British Cartoon Print

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Caricature of a devouring locust nibbling at the remains of "poor old England", left in a destitute condition by high taxes, military setbacks, food shortages and an influx of destitute French clergy, during the summer of 1795.
Hand-coloured etching by Isaac Cruikshank.
Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).
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01/01/1795
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