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Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons

Title

Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons
Image: Caption: Fluellan.- Mr. Mackenzie. Pilstol.- Dr. Tupper.; Speech Bubble: What right have you to call ~~~ ~~~ lousy knave (.) That language is ~~~ sir.

Subject

Shakespeare play: Henry V

Description

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": Mr. Mackenzie had been charged with nepotism in connection with the purchase of steel rails for the C.P.R.- the contract for the purchase having been awarded to a firm in which it was alleged the Premier's brother had an interest. This charge had been repeated frequently upon the hustings, although Mr. Mackenzie had demonstrated that it was unfounded. His explanation upon the floor of Parliament at this time gave the final death blow to the slander.

Creator

Bengough, John Wilson (Canadian Political Cartoonist, active 1873-1923)

Source

Taken from: A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841. Ed. John Bengough. Vol. 1. Toronto: Grip Printing, 1886. 295. Print.
Cataloguer: Jean-Sébastien Grenier

Publisher

Grip

Date

April 8, 1876 (first publication in Grip)

Format

caricatures

Language

English

Type

graphic design and illustration

Files

11214920-Eating-the-Leek.jpg

Collection

Citation

Bengough, John Wilson (Canadian Political Cartoonist, active 1873-1923), “Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons,” shakespeare400, accessed October 9, 2024, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/shakespeare400/items/show/2567.