Catalogue Number
NMLH.2000.10.856
Object Name
Print
Title
'The Female Politicians. Floored by gin, brat and all. The gin is spilt.'
Place
London, England, UK
People
John Wilkes
Date
1770
Creator(s)
Description
A near grotesque depiction of women brawling and neglecting a baby which has been left on the floor. At lower left and right is written: 'Floored By Gin, Brat And All' and 'The Gin Is Spilt'
This early cartoon attacks female involvement in politics. These grotesque women are shown gin-soaked, brawling and neglecting their feminine duties. A portrait of early radical MP John Wilkes is shown on the wall in the background.
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