The colonies reduced ; Its companion

The colonies reduced ; Its companion

Item Information

Title:
The colonies reduced ; Its companion
Description:
Two cartoons. The upper cartoon, "The colonies reduced," shows Britannia seated with arms and legs (labeled Pennsyl, New York, New Eng, and Virg) cut off. The lower cartoon, "Its companion," shows France defending America against Britain while Lord Bute is lifting her skirt to allow Spain to stab her indelicately.
Date:
[ca. 1768]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 3547 - BM 5283 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
Quadriplegics
Fighting
Britannia (Symbolic character)
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792
Places:
American Colonies (confederation)
England
Extent:
1 print : engraving ; 7 x 4 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880w8081
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
[London]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
Designed and engraved for the Political Register.
References: British Museum number 4183.
Accession #:
11_03_000023