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Cartoon, John Bull with William Gladstone as dentist
Cartoon, John Bull with William Gladstone as a dentist who has just extracted an eleven million pound tooth - And this is what you call painless dentistry, is it, William?
1885
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1885 Acte Bryan Bull Dentist Dentistry Eleven Entr Entracte Extract Extracted Extraction Gladstone Million Molar Money Pain Painful Pound Removal Taxation Teeth Tooth
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step into the past with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic political cartoon "John Bull with William Gladstone as Dentist" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This fascinating piece of historical art depicts a humorous moment from 1885, where John Bull, a personification of England, sits in the dentist chair, with none other than Prime Minister William Gladstone extracting an eleven million pound tooth. Laugh at the political satire while enjoying the puzzle-solving process, making this a perfect addition to your collection for both history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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And this is what you call painless dentistry, is it, William?
EDITORS COMMENTS
quips John Bull, as Prime Minister William Gladstone extracts an eleven million pound tooth from his mouth in this satirical cartoon from 1885. The image, published in the satirical magazine "Judy," captures the political climate of the late Victorian era, with taxation and finance taking center stage. The cartoon, titled "John Bull with William Gladstone as a dentist," depicts a stern-faced Gladstone, dressed in a dentist's apron, extracting a large molar from John Bull's open mouth. Bull, a symbol of the British people, clenches his fist in pain as he looks up at Gladstone with a scowl. The tooth, labeled as "Eleven Million Pounds," dangles from a pair of forceps, adding to the humorous and critical tone of the illustration. The year 1885 marked a significant period in British politics, with the implementation of the Irish Land Act and the introduction of the Education Act. However, the cartoon's focus on the extraction of a large sum of money from John Bull's mouth highlights the ongoing debates surrounding taxation and the financial burden on the common man. The 1880s, a time of economic and social change, saw the rise of satirical cartoons as a means of commenting on the political landscape. This particular cartoon, with its clever use of humor and symbolism, encapsulates the public's perception of the government's handling of taxes and the people's struggles with the financial burdens of the time. This cartoon, a testament to the political satire of the late Victorian era, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of British politics during the 19th century.
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