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/ Mr. Balfours First Attempt, 1892

Political cartoon, supplement to the United Ireland, 27 February 1892. Titled 'Mr. Balfours First Attempt', 'Pat: Yerra, what are ye cacklin' about? Sure thats only a poreen, ye ould fool! Begorra,if a sparra laid an egg like that she'd go and dhrown herself!' Balfour caricatured as a hen, laying an egg titled 'Local Government Bill'. All against a background of fields and thatched cottages. By J.D. Reigh.;

Mr. Balfours First Attempt, 1892


Object Number:
HH:1995.35


Institution:
NMI


Date:
1892-02-27


Creator:
Reigh, J.D.


Place of production:
Dublin (city)


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