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VANITY
FAIR CARTOONS 1876 |
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From 1868 to 1914
Vanity Fair caricatures both lampooned and praised eminent Victorian and Edwardian Politicians, Sportsmen, Lawyers
and other 'Men of the Day'. They are renowned throughout the world and highly
collectible. They range in price from a few $'s up to several hundred for
the scarcer & more sought after subjects.
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GENUINE HISTORICAL and ANTIQUE
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THE FOLLOWING CARTOONS APPEARED IN
THE YEAR 1876
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| LAW | JUDGES #10: BRETT Sir William Baliol: Ape. 'Popular Judgement'. Born in Chelsea London. Educated Westminster and Oxford. Specialised in maritime and insurance law. MP for Helston Cornwall in 1866. Became Solicitor-General. Wearing: Wig. Gown. Holding quill pen. | 1876. 01. 01 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | TWEEDDALE The Marquis of KT. GCB: Ape. 'Peninsular Veteran'. Soldier. Served in Sicily. Spain. Portugal. Presented with pistols by Duke of Wellington. Served in Canada. Governor Madras. India. Hobbies: Boxing. Horses. Farming. Perfected tile-making machine. Carriage. Wearing fur collar. (Peers). | 1876. 01. 08 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | KINNAIRD The Hon. Arthur Fitzgerald MP: 'Piety and Banking'. MP Perth. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. BY Ape. Diplomat who went to S Petersburg Russia. Married a Banker's daughter. Wearing: Wing collar. Bow Tie. Waistcoat. Bald headed. | 1876. 01. 15 |
| CLERGY | GOODFORD The Rev. Charles Old DD: Spy. 'Goody'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Son of a Yeovil Somerset Glove maker. Headmaster of Eton Berks for 8 years. Raised pupils from 666 to 815. Revived the Eton V Harrow cricket match. Carrying umbrella. | 1876. 01. 22 |
| LAW | JUDGES #11: BRAMWELL The Hon. Sir George William Wilshere: Spy. 'The Exchequer'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Son of a banking clerk. Called to the Bar at age 30. Seated. Wearing: Wig. Gown. | 1876. 01. 29 |
| LAW | JUDGES #12: CLEASBY The Hon. Sir Anthony: Spy. 'Formerly of the Carlton'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Eton Berks. Cambridge. Fellow of Trinity. Wearing: Wig. Gown. Glasses. | 1876. 02. 05 |
| DOCTORS | PAGET Sir James Bart: Spy. 'Surgery'. Surgeon to Queen Victoria. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Wearing gown. Holding glasses. | 1876. 02. 12 |
| BUSINESS | LAWSON Mr Lionel: Tissot. 'Prosperity'. Owned the Daily Telegraph. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Educated in Germany. Property owner. Hobbies: Theatre. Wearing: White tie and tails. | 1876. 02. 19 |
| CLERGY | JOWETT The Rev. Benjamin MA: Spy. 'Greek'. Wearing mortar board. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Born in Camberwell London. Educated: Oxford. Latin and Greek scholar. Master of Baliol. White tie. Gown. Glasses. Carrying the works of Plato. (Teacher. Professor. Education). | 1876. 02. 26 |
| ISRAEL | BISCHOFFSHEIM Mr Henry Louis: By Tissot. 'a retired Financier'. Grandson of a Jewish Dutchman who was a stock-jobber. Left Holland for England. 'Godfather' of loans to Honduras when it was established. Hobbies: Theatre. Arts. Wearing: White tie. Tails. (Finance) | 1876. 03. 04 |
| WRITERS | TAYLOR Mr Tom: Spy. 'Punch'. Editor of Punch. Large white beard. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Cambridge. Became a lawyer. Professor of English. Wrote for the English Stage. Wearing: White tie. Tails. Monocle. | 1876. 03. 11 |
| INDIA | LYTTON Lord: Spy. 'the Vice-Empress'. Viceroy of India. Educated at Harrow Middlesex and Bonn Germany. Diplomat. Poet. Served in Washington USA. Paris. The Hague. St. Petersburg. Constantinople. Vienna. Wearing: Long beard. Fur collared coat. (Diplomats. Writers) | 1876. 03. 18 |
| MILITARIA | HAINES General Sir Frederick Paul GCB: By Tissot. 'Commander in chief in India'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Belgium and Germany. Served in the Crimea. Wearing: White tie. Medals. Not in uniform. | 1876. 03. 25 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | MACDONALD Major-General The Hon. James CB: By Tissot. 'Jim'. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. A handsome and popular man. Wearing: Top Hat. Coat. Gloves. Beard. (Militaria. Not in uniform) | 1876. 04. 01 |
| CLERGY | WELLESLEY The Hon. And Very Rev. Gerald Valerian: Spy. 'The old Dean'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Nephew of the Duke of Wellington. Educated: Eton Berks and Trinity Cambridge. Became Dean of Windsor. Wearing: Long coat in snow storm. Umbrella and stick. | 1876. 04. 08 |
| DEVON Devonshire | TORRINGTON Viscount: Spy. 'A man of the world'. Family name: Byng. Began life as a soldier in Ireland and Gibraltar. Fought a famous duel with General Boyd. Became Governor of Ceylon. Wearing: Top hat. Frock Coat. Holding glasses. (Peers). | 1876. 04. 15 |
| NAVAL | KEPPEL Admiral the Hon. Sir Henry GCB: By Tissot. 'Little Harry'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Went to sea at 13. Served in Crimea. China. Commander in Chief at Devonport. Seated. Wearing medals and sash but not in uniform. | 1876. 04. 22 |
| SPAIN | CARLO VII: Spy. 'Legitimacy'. In military uniform. Decorative. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Became King at 24. Educated in Austria. Wearing medals. Sword. Smoking a cigar. (uniforms) | 1876. 04. 29 |
| IRELAND Eire | MIDLETON Viscount: Spy. 'Steward'. Wearing glasses. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated at Eton Berks. Became a Surrey MP. Had 9 children! Wearing: Top hat. Large beard. Frock coat. Umbrella. (Peers) | 1876. 05. 06 |
| LONDON | BERESFORD Mr Marcus MP: Spy. 'Southwark'. Wearing glasses. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Top hat. Waistcoat. Moustache. | 1876. 05. 13 |
| IRELAND Eire | RODEN The Earl of: Spy. 'In waiting'. Irish landlord. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Eton Berks. Cambridge. Seated. Wearing: Top hat. Moustache. Wing collar. (Peers). | 1876. 05. 20 |
| CAMBS Cambridgeshire | POWIS The Earl of: Spy. 'Mouldy'. High Steward of Cambridge University. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. A descendant of Clive of India. Described as 'eminent in mediocraty'. Holding glasses. (Peers). | 1876. 05. 27 |
| RACING | ROSEBERY The Earl of: Spy. 'Horses'. Smoking cigar. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Shown as a debonair young man of under 30. Educated: Eton Berks. Christchurch. Wearing top hat. White tie. Cane. (Peers. Famous) | 1876. 06. 03 |
| BUSINESS | ELSINGTON Lord: Spy. 'Shipping'. Family were Coal owners. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Eton Berks. Christchurch. Became and MP. Wearing: Hat. Large beard. Cravat. Waistcoat. (Politics) | 1876. 06. 10 |
| ROYALTY | CONNAUGHT HRH the Duke of KG: Spy. 'a future Commander-in-Chief'. Soldier. Educated: Woolwich Academy. Became Brigade-Major at Aldershot Hants. Went to Gibraltar. Hobbies: Sailing. Wearing: Top Hat. Frock coat. Moustache. Smoking cigarette. Gloves. Cane. Binoculars. Buttonhole. (Debonair). | 1876. 06. 17 |
| IRELAND Eire | HERBERT Mr Henry Arthur of Muckross MP: Spy. 'of Muckross'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Soldier. MP for Kerry. Hobbies: Shooting. Fishing. Wearing: Large beard. White bow tie. Tails. | 1876. 06. 24 |
| HANTS Hampshire | PORTSMOUTH The Earl of: Spy. 'Horseflesh'. Family name: Wallop. Hobbies: Racing. Bred and trained 'Buccaneer' to win the Derby which was 'got at' the day before the race. Farming. Owned estates in Ireland. Had 12 children! Wearing: Top hat. Bow Tie. Smiling. | 1876. 07. 01 |
| DEBONAIR | ALINGTON Lord: Spy. 'Bunny'. Addicted to horse racing. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated Eton Berks and Christchurch. Shown smiling. Top hat. Bow Tie. Umbrella. Hobbies: Horse riding. Country sports. | 1876. 07. 08 |
| EXPLORERS | CAMERON Lieutenant RN: Spy. 'He walked across Africa'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Began Naval career at 13. Help suppress slavery trade. Went in search of Livingstone. Large moustache. Beard. | 1876. 07. 15 |
| PEERS | COTTESLOE Lord: Spy. 'Customs'. Eccentric appearance. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Became an MP at 29. Was Chairman of Board of Customs for 27 years. Wearing: Top Hat. Umbrella. Cravat. (Politics) | 1876. 07. 22 |
| THEATRE | TOOLE Mr John Laurence: Spy. 'A Spelling Bee'. Comedian. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Began selling wines. Became a professional actor. Travelled to USA. | 1876. 07. 29 |
| DOCTORS | GULLY Mr James Manby MD: Spy. 'Hydropathy'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Born in Jamaica. Went to Liverpool. Paris. Edinburgh. Established in Malvern Worcestershire. Phrenologist. Homeopathy. Wearing: Glasses. Waistcoat. | 1876. 08. 05 |
| IRELAND Eire | BERESFORD Lord Charles William de la Poer RN MP: Spy: 'The little rascal'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Naval man who became MP for Waterford. Practical joker. Wearing: Top hat. Cravat. Frock coat. Cane. Smiling. | 1876. 08. 12 |
| CORNWALL | VIVIAN Lord: Spy. 'Hook and Eye'. Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Soldier. MP. Wearing: Top Hat. Monocle. Frock coat. Beard. (Politics). | 1876. 08. 19 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | IVERCAULD Col. James Farquharson of: 'The Queen's Landlord'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Tissot. Clan probably came to Perthshire and Aberdeenshire. One time owner of Balmoral. Educated: Eton. Fought in Crimea. Seated. Smiling. (Militaria not in uniform) | 1876. 08. 26 |
| LAW | LEWIS Mr George Henry. By Spy. 'An astute lawyer'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: University College London. Solicitor with special knowledge of Banking. Finance. Theatre. Journalism. Wearing: Wing collar. Frock coat. Monocle. Waistcoat. | 1876. 09. 02 |
| NAVAL | PAGET-SEYMOUR Admiral Frederick Beaucamp CG: By Spy. 'The swell of the Ocean'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Grandson of the Marquis of Hertford. Commanded Channel Squadron. Wearing: Wing collar. Frock coat. Not in uniform. | 1876. 09. 09 |
| CLERGY | LIDDON The Rev. Henry Parry DD DCL: By Spy. 'High Church'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Christ church Oxford. Were top hat and clerical coat. Umbrella. (Oxon) | 1876. 09. 16 |
| DEBONAIR | DUPPLIN Viscount: By Spy. 'Petrarch'. Dapper dresser! Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Hobbies: Cards (Whist). Horse racing (Won St Ledger with Petrarch). Skating. Billiards. Top Hat. Bow Tie. White waistcoat and trousers. Cane. Buttonhole. (Peers). | 1876. 09. 23 |
| TENNIS | BEAUFORT The Duke of: Spy. 'the Duke of Sport'. Invented Badminton. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Henry-Charles-Fitroy-Somerset. 8th Duke. Hobbies: Field sports. Horse racing. Coaching. Hunting. Wearing: Top Hat. Bow tie. Walking stick. (Peers. Glos. ) | 1876. 09. 30 |
| RACING | COLE Viscount: By Spy. 'Good Looks'. Debonair. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Wearing: Top hat. White waistcoat. Carrying binoculars. (Soldier. Militaria. ) | 1876. 10. 07 |
| INDIA | JUNG Nawab Sir Salar: KCSI: Spy. 'An Indian Statesman'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Shown seated. 'has done much to break down the barriers of caste'. | 1876. 10. 14 |
| GREECE | GREECE King of. HM Christian William Ferdinand Adolphus George. By Spy. 'Greece'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Obtained the crown almost be default at the age of 18. Wearing Top Hat. Moustache. Frock coat. (Denmark. Royalty) | 1876. 10. 21 |
| IRELAND Eire | NEWRY and MOURIE Viscount: By Spy. 'amateur theatricals'. Family names Needham. Educated: Eton Berks and Oxford. Hobbies: Rowing. Athletics. Dancing. Theatre. Dabbled in business. MP for Newry. Wearing: Top Hat. Glasses. Bow Tie. Smoking cigar. (Politics. Peers) | 1876. 10. 28 |
| MILITARIA | LINDSAY Col. Robert James Loyd VC MP: Spy. 'The Victoria and Geneva crosses'. In uniform. Family from Scotland. Educated: Eton Berks. Awarded VC during Crimean War (Alma and Inkermann). Landlord in Berkshire. Also awarded Legion of Honour. Large red beard. | 1876. 11. 04 |
| IRELAND Eire | LONDONDERRY Marquess of: Spy. 'the vice-commodore'. Family name: Tempest. 5th Marquis. Educated: Eton Berks and Oxford. MP For North Devon. Hobbies: Sailing. Snuff. Owned land quarries and mines. Depicting with telescope under his arm. (Peers. Mining) | 1876. 11. 11 |
| IRELAND Eire | BATHE Major-General Sir Henry Percival de Bart: By Spy. 'Henry'. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Soldier. Hobbies: Music. Theatre. Mountaineering (Climbed Mont Blanc). Travelled to South America. Wearing: White tie. Tails. | 1876. 11. 18 |
| DORSET Dorsetshire | STURT Col. Charles Napier. By Spy. 'a younger son'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated: Harrow. Grenadier Guards. Hobbies: Sports. MP for Dorchester for 17 years. Wearing: Top hat. White tie. Whiskers. Smoking cigar (Militaria). | 1876. 11. 25 |
| LEICS Leicestershire |
BURNABY Captain Frederick G: By Spy. 'Fred'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14
ins. Educated: Harrow. Scot Guards. Hobbies: Gymnastics. Boxing. Ballooning.
Linguist. Wearing: Top Hat. White tie and waistcoat. Walking stick. WE
HAVE BEEN KINDLY GIVEN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BY A CUSTOMER : 'Fred
Burnaby was actually in the Royal Horse Guards, or 'The Blues' as they were
known, and not the Scots Guards. In his day he was reputed to have
been the strongest man in the army, and travelled widely to Spain during the
Carlist War, to interview General Gordon for The Times in Africa, to the
mysterious city of Khiva in Central Asia, across Turkey on horseback and the
English Channel in a balloon. In short he was a legend, as well known as a
television star is today.' |
1876. 12. 02 |
| BANKING | NORTHBROOK The Earl of GCSI: Spy. 'British Rule in India'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Son of the Banker Sir Francis Baring. Educated: Oxford. MP for Cornwall at 21. Viceroy of India. Goatee beard. Large bow tie. (Peers). | 1876. 12. 09 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | MACDUFF Viscount MP: Spy. 'an elder son'. Debonair. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Educated Eton Berks. Lord Lieutenant of Elginshire. Wearing: Top Hat. Wing collar. (Peers). | 1876. 12. 16 |
| GERMANY | MUNSTER Count George Herbert: Spy. 'the German Ambassador'. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Born in England. Educated Bonn. Gottingen. Heidelberg. Marshal of Hanover. Leader of Liberals in German Parliament. Wearing: Wing collar. Waistcoat. Side whiskers. (Diplomats) | 1876. 12. 23 |
| LAW | JUDGES #13: MELLISH The Rt. Hon. Sir George DCL: Spy. 'appeals'. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Son of the Dean of Hereford. Wearing: Wig. Gown. Inkwell and quill pen on desk. | 1876. 12. 30 |
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