[He's all right]
Shemus.
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Summary: | Caption reads: He of the Corporation: "Ill kept, dirty streets! Yeh, how particular you are. Get on with me boots, and be glad of your job". Unpublished title handwritten above image reads: Cleansing department. Unpublished caption handwritten above image reads: The Boss: "Wot d'yer mean, filth and dirt in the streets? You get on with me boots and attend to your business!". Satirical illustration depicts an overweight man [representing Dublin Corporation] sitting in an arm chair. He is dressed ostentatiously and wears a diamond ring. Another man is kneels beside him, shining his shoes; the words "Proud citizen" point towards this man. |
In collection: | Shemus Cartoon Collection |
Format: | Prints & Drawings |
Language: | English |
Published / Created: |
[4th May 1923].
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Notes: | Shemus was a pseudonym used by Ernest Forbes. Published in: The Freeman's Journal, 4th May 1923. Physical description: 1 drawing : ink and crayon ; image 30 x 27 cm., on sheet 35 x 29 cm.. more |
Contained in: | Forms part of: The Shemus Cartoon Collection. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
Call Number | View In | Collection |
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PD 4309 TX 190 |
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