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VANITY
FAIR CARTOONS 1894 |
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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 1894
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| TENNIS | MICHAILOVITH The Grand Duke of Russia. In flannels. At the net. Racket. Born 1862. A 1st cousin of the Czar. Went into the Army. Made a morganatic marriage. Founded the Cannes Golf Club. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By WAG. (Royalty) | 1894.01.04 |
| IRELAND Eire | BLAKE Mr Edward. MP for 'South Longford. Was Ontario Prime Minister. Born in Canada 1832. Layer. QC and active in Canadian politics and business. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing glasses. Watch chain. | 1894.01.11 |
| RAILWAYS | HARRISON Mr Frederick. General Manager 'L and N W R'. Freemason. His father was manager of the Monmouthshire Railway. Frederick joined London and North Western Railway. HOBBIES: Golf. Billiards. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Railroads. Freemasons) | 1894.01.18 |
| SUSSEX | BRETTON Lord Monk. MP for East Sussex. Chester and Scarborough. Born 1826. Educated Eton. Christ Church. Became a lawyer before entering parliament. JP and Deputy Lieutenant for Sussex. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. In Top Hat. Coat. | 1894.01.25 |
| IRELAND Eire | CONGELTON Lord. Cousin of Charles Stuart Parnell. Irish Baronet. Born 1810. Joined the Navy One time High Sheriff of West Meath. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Shown seated in Parliament. | 1894.02.01 |
| KENT | MACDONA Mr John Cumming MP for Rotherhithe. 'St Bernards'. Born 1836 in Ireland. Educated Trinity Dublin. Went into the church. Went regularly to Switzerland to collect St Bernard dogs which won many prizes. Then a lawyer. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Politics) | 1894.02.08 |
| LINCS Lincolnshire | COCKAYNE-CUST Mr Henry John Cockayne. MP for Stamford. 'The Pall Mall Gazette'. Born 1862. Educated Eton. Trinity Cambridge. Became a lawyer then turned to politics. Editor of the Pall Mall Gazette which he began 'to print by electricity'. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.02.15 |
| NEWSPAPERS | SHORTER Mr Clement King. 'Three Editors' incl. Illustrated London News. Born London. Educated at Downham Market Norfolk. Began as a Civil Service clerk. Appointed to the ILN 1890. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Seated. Wearing glasses. Spats. (Business) | 1894.02.20 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | MAGUIRE Mr Rochfort. MP for 'West Clare'. Friend of Cecil Rhodes. His father was a Rector in County Limerick Ireland. Educated Cheltenham. Merton Oxford. Became a lawyer. Help negotiate the amalgamation of the Diamond Mines. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.03.01 |
| LONDON | TRELOAR Mr Alderman. Ran a business in and improved 'Ludgate Hill'. Educated at King's College School. Shown wearing robes of office as Alderman for Farringdon Ward. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Decorative) | 1894.03.08 |
| ROWING | COTTON Mr Hugh Benjamin. 'Benjie'. In rowing shorts. Holding an oar. Born 1872. Educated at Eton and Magdalen Oxford. President of the University Boat Club. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By | 1894.03.15 |
| ROWING | FOGG-ELLIOT Mr Charles Thurston. 'Fogg'. In white flannels and blazer. Educated at Durham School and Trinity Hall. President of the Cambridge University Boat Club. Which lost the 1894 Boat race. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.03.22 |
| LANCS Lancashire | STANLEY Lord. MP for 'Westhoughton'. Wearing Top Hat. Cravat. Born 1865. Educated Wellington College. Joined Grenadier Guards. JP and Deputy-lieutenant for Lancashire. Travelled a great deal. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy (West Houghton. Politics. ) | 1894.03.29 |
| OXON Oxfordshire | NEW COLLEGE Oxford The Warden of. (James Edward SEWELL). The Shirt'. Born 1811. Hi father was from Newport Isle of Wight. Became Warden in 1851. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Soy. Wearing Top Hat. Gloves. Rolled umbrella. (Academics) | 1894.04.05 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | ERSKINE Mr Henry David. 'Sergeant-at-Arms'. By Spy. Wearing sword. Scottish family from Cardross Perth. Educated Harrow. Joined Scots Fusiliers. Served in the Crimea. Wearing breeches. Bearded. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. (Politics. Militaria. Decorative) | 1894.04.12 |
| FAMOUS | FRY Mr Charles Burgess. 'Oxford Athletics'. In running clothes. Born Croydon 1872. Educated Repton. Wadham College. A great all round athlete. Played football for England. Held the world long jump record. A good cricketer. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.04.19 |
| EXPLORERS | SELOUS Mr Frederic Courtney. 'Big Game'. In safari clothes. Trophies. Born 1851. His father was Chairman of the Stock Exchange. Educated Rugby. Began exploring Africa at 19. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By VA. | 1894.04.28 |
| LANCS Lancashire | SEFTON The Earl of. Owner of Croxteth Hall. Lord Lieutenant of Lancs. Born 1835. Educated Eton. Joined Grenadier Guards. Built the Grand Stand at Aintree. 'he owns half Liverpool'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By LIB. (Peers. Racing) | 1894.05.03 |
| ACADEMICS | CLARK Mr John Willis. MA. 'Cambridge Registrary'. Anatomy and animal expert. Born 1834. Educated Eton and Trinity. Zoo Museum Superintendent for 25 years. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Beard. Watch chain. Cravat. (Cambridgeshire) | 1894.05.10 |
| DOCTORS | SANDERSON D John Burdon. 'Oxford physiology'. Born in Newcastle 1829. Studied at Edinburgh University. Physician at Middlesex and Brompton Hospitals. The Professor of research at University College. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.05.17 |
| ACADEMICS | ELLIS Mr Robert. 'Latin Literature'. Wearing gown and mortar board. Born near Maidstone 1835. Educated Rugby and Balliol. Professor at Oxford University. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.05.24 |
| CAMBS Cambridgeshire | NEWNES Mr George. MP for 'East Cambridgeshire'. Publisher. Born Matlock 1851. Founded Newspapers to 1st of which 'Tit-Bits' lead on to an famous empire. MP for Newmarket 1885. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Business. Journalists. Politics) | 1894.05.31 |
| FAMOUS | KIPLING Mr Rudyard. 'Soldiers Three'. One of the most famous writers. Born in Bombay 1864. Educated in England but return to India where he started writing for newspapers. Later lived in Vermont. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing glasses. Smoking a pipe. | 1894.06.07 |
| LEICS Leicestershire | MOTT Mr Charles Grey. 'a Railway Director'. Born Leicestershire 1832. Director of Great Western and other railroads including South America. Pioneered electrification on the London Underground (Subway). Lived in Harrow. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Business) | 1894.06.14 |
| CAMBS Cambridgeshire | THARP Mr William Montagu. 'Chippenham Park'. Land owner. Lime kilns. Born 1837. Served in Crimean War. Member of the Jockey Club. JP for Cambridge and Suffolk. Wearing bowler Hat. Beard. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Farming. Racing) | 1894.06.21 |
| USA | BAYARD The Hon. Thomas Francis. 'The United States'. Ambassador. Born Wilmington Delaware 1829. Began in business. Turned to the Law. A Senator at age 40. Secretary of Sate to President Cleveland. Came to London 1893. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.06.28 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | LOCH Sir Henry Brougham. GCMG. GCB. 'The Cape High Commissioner'. Born 1827. Joined the Navy then the Bengal Cavalry. Became a diplomat after the Crimean War. Taken prisoner by the Chinese. Governor of Isle of Man and Victoria before Cape Colony. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.07.05 |
| DEBONAIR | TWEEDMOUTH Lord. 'A Late Whip'. Member of the Coutts banking family. Born London 1849. Educated Harrow. Christ Church. Became a lawyer. MP for Berwick. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.07.12 |
| CAMBS Cambridgeshire | BRAND The Rt. Hon. Arthur George. MP for 'North Cambridgeshire'. Born 1853. Educated at Rugby. His father had been Speaker. Elected MP 1891. Lived in Lewes. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing glasses. Cravat. (Politics) | 1894.07.19 |
| WRITERS | ASTLEY Sir John Dugdale Bart. 'The Literary Mate'. Smoking cigar in pipe. Born 1828. Educated Eton. Christ Church. Fought in the Crimean War. Became an MP. Then turned to writing. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Top Hat. large beard. Watch chain. | 1894.07.26 |
| BUSINESS | DE LA RUE Mr Warren William. 'Old Warren'. Printing/playing card family. Born 1847. Took over from his father and expanded the business which also printed postage stamps. Retired to Chippenham where be became interested in horse racing. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.08.02 |
| ESSEX | LEYLAND Capt. Herbert Scarisbrick Naylor. MP for 'Colchester'. Born 1864. Joined the Life Guards at 18. Went round the world. A very rich man. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Politics) | 1894.08.09 |
| IRELAND Eire | PORTARLINGTON The Earl of. 'The Dasher'. White tie. Tails. Cigar. Born 1857. Owned 'a magnificent place called Emo Park' Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Rather debonair figure wearing a large buttonhole. (Peers) | 1894.08.16 |
| UNIFORMS | DENBIGH the Earl of. 'H. A. C. '. In full uniform. Holding his sword. Born 1859. Educated Oscott and RMA Woolwich. Colonel I of the Honourable Artillery Company. JP and Deputy Lieutenant for Warcs. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Debonair. Peers. Wales) | 1894.08.23 |
| FRANCE | CASIMIR-PERIER M. Pierre Paul. 'The French Republic'. French President. Born 1847 to a wealthy Grenoble family. Elected to the Assembly at age 24. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. Wearing white tie and tails. Medals. (Furniture shown in background) | 1894.08.30 |
| ESSEX | LOCKWOOD Col. Amelius Richard Mark. MP for 'West Essex'. Born 1847 son of a General. Educated at Eton. Joined Coldstream Guards. Elected MP for Epping 1892. Owned Bishop's Hall Romford. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Top Hat. Large buttonhole. (Politics) | 1894.09.06 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | BREADALBANE The Marquis of KG. 'The Queen's Lord Steward'. In Kilt. Born 1851. Educated at St Andrews. Joined Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Owner of 400. 000 acres. Director of Railway Companies. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing Kilt. Sporran. Holding cigarette. (Peers) | 1894.09.13 |
| FINANCE | ROTHSCHILD The Baron Alphonse de. 'Alphonse'. Smoking large cigar. Following the death of his father Baron James he became head of this famous family in Paris. Seated on an elegant chair. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH (Banking. Israel. Jewish) | 1894.09.20 |
| USA | GOULD Mr George Jay. Owner of the yachts 'Vigilant' and Atlanta. Born 1862. His father had 'notoriety' on Wall Street. Very rich. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing yachting cap and blazer. (Sailing) | 1894.09.27 |
| CHESHIRE | ALBEMARLE The Earl of. 'Arnold'. MP for Birkenhead. By Spy. Born 1855. Joined the Scots Guards. Elegantly dressed in Top hat. White cravat. Spats. Smoking a cigar. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Peers. Politics) | 1894.10.04 |
| DOCTORS | FOSTER Sir Balthazar Walter. MD DCL. MP for Chester then Ilkeston. 'The Ilkeston Division'. Born 1840 into an Irish Family. Educated Drogheda Grammar School and Dublin. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing glasses. Bow tie. Frock coat. (Derbyshire. Politics) | 1894.10.11 |
| DEBONAIR | McDONNELL The Hon. Schomberg Kerr CB. A budding diplomat. 'He was Lord Salisbury's Private Secretary' from 1888 to 1892. Born 1861. Youngest brother of Lord Antrim. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing frock coat. Bow tie. Moustache. | 1894.10.18 |
| AUSTRALIA | MILLAR Mr Charles Gibson. 'Saide RYS'. In yachting cap and blazer. Born Belfast 1839. Became 'Australian by choice'. Owned railway gold mines forests vineyards etc. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Business. Sailing) | 1894.10.25 |
| MUSIC | BARNBY Sir Joseph. 'Albert Hall'. Shown conducting. Baton in hand. Born York 1838 youngest of 7 musical sons. Sang at York Minster at age 7. Studied at Royal Academy of Music. Composer. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing glasses. | 1894.11.01 |
| IRELAND Eire | ARMSTRONG Sir George Carlyon Hughes Bart. 'The Globe'. Newspapers. Born 1836. Joined East India Company at 19. Became 'right-hand man' to Mr WH Smith. Became an MP. Helped found 'The People'. 1st to import linotype. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Smoking a cigar. | 1894.11.08 |
| BUSINESS | ISMAY Mr Thomas Henry. 'White Star'. The well known shipping line. Born 1837. His father what a shipbuilder in Maryport Cumbs. The White Star Line was originally Australian Clipper Ships. He created the world-wide line. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By LIB. (Cumberland). | 1894.11.15 |
| CLERGY | PAGET The Very Rev. Francis. DD. 'The House' Vestments. Mortar board. Born 1851. Son of a surgeon. Educated at Shrewsbury and Christ Church Oxford of which he was to become Dean. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.11.22 |
| UNIFORMS | FREMANTLE Vice-Admiral The Hon. Sir Edmund Robert. KCB. CMG. 'on 1 China station'. In full uniform. Many medals. Sword. Born 1836 into a seafaring family. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By PAT. (Naval) | 1894.11.29 |
| SAILING | DOUBLE: AT COWES: Royal Yacht Club. Cowes Week Isle of Wight - an annual event. By Spy. Includes the Prince of Wales. Emperor of Germany and other members. Overall c. 16x12 inches. | 1894.12.06 |
| NEWSPAPERS | THOMAS Mr William Luson. Produced 'The Graphics' and Daily Graphic. Born 1830. Began as an engraved and painter. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing beard and red rose buttonhole. (Artists. Business) | 1894.12.13 |
| THEATRE | ALEXANDER Mr George. 'Aubrey Tanqueray'. Acted with Henry Irving and other famous actors and actresses of the day. Born 1859. Son of a mill owner from Scotland. Shown seated holding a book. HOBBIES: Golf. Fencing. Rowing. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1894.12.22 |
| CHINA | HART Sir Robert. Bart. GCMG. MA. LLD. In traditional costume. Born 1835. Educated Queen's College Belfast. Joined Consular Service in China where he was to serve for many years becoming 'the most powerful man in China'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By JMP. | 1894.12.27 |
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