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At two inns on the outskirts of a village, vigorous political campaigning, comprising fighting and bribery takes place; a countryman is offered money and cards of invitation by two rival representatives of the Tory and Whig inns. Engraving by Charles Grignion after William Hogarth, 1757.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 20 February 1757Reference: 38397iPart of: An election
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An election banquet. Engraving by W. Hogarth, 1755.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 24 February 1755Reference: 38385iPart of: An election
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At a polling booth, reserve voters, consisting of disabled and sick men and others, proceed up the stairs to take oaths; in the background Britannia sits in a coach that has broken down while the coachman and footman play at cards. Engraving by William Hogarth and François Morellon de la Cave, 1758.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: Published 20 Febry 1758. as the Act directsReference: 38398iPart of: An election
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A triumphant candidate, borne aloft by his supporters, is about to topple from his chair due to an obstructing donkey, the disturbance of a fight and a frightened family of swine dashing underneath. Engraving by William Hogarth and François Antoine Aviline, 1758.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 1 January 1758Reference: 38399iPart of: An election