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Parcelling out John Bull, [1803 - 1804]

 Item — Box: LF104/7 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/7/29
Parcelling out John Bull, [1803 - 1804]
Parcelling out John Bull, [1803 - 1804]

Scope and Contents

Published: Piercy Roberts. Napoleon measures John Bull with a gigantic pair of compasses. The First Consul, very military and active, wearing an enormous cocked hat, stands legs astride, head in profile to the right, and looking at John through a quizzing-glass. John, a fat 'cit', much larger than Napoleon, holds his right fist clenched; his left arm is behind his back. His person is covered with inscriptions: 'Wig Department', 'Department of the Head', 'Arm Department', 'Department of the Body', 'Breeches Pocket Department', 'Fob Department', 'Right Leg Division', 'Left Leg Division'. Napoleon says: "He really will make a pretty addition to my Departments, - he cuts out extreemly well indeed." John says: "Harkee Young one, you have forgotten the Fist Department, and if you don't take away your d-d compasses, I'll give you a relish of it, cut me out Indeed, why I'll fight you with one hand tied behind me." Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: [1803 - 1804]

Conditions Governing Access

Physical item available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1.0 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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