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Caricatures

Title

Caricatures

Subject

Shakespearean References

Description

Works of political caricatures composed by J.W. Bengough.

Creator

John Wilson Bengough

Source

'Grip' Magazine and A Caricature History of Canadian Politics, both published and created by Bengough.

Publisher

John Wilson Bengough

Date

1873-1894

Format

Book and newspaper clippings

Language

English

Type

Political

Coverage

Related to Shakespeare

Collection Items

Macbeth Hath Murdered The Manitoba Charters
The caricature was first published in Bengough's magazine 'Grip'. He states in the publication, "A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841": The suspense in relation to the Manitoba charters was ended by the triumph of…

Our Financial Bon Vivant
The caricature was first published in Bengough's magazine 'Grip'. He states in the publication, "A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841": The presence of a large surplus in the Treasury encouraged the Government to…
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