The gouty George IV using tongs to pass his discarded wig to Wellington; representing the Duke's appointment to office as First Lord of the Treasury. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1828.

    • Heath, William, 1795-1840.
    Date:
    1828
    Reference:
    12247i

    Licence: Public Domain Mark

    Credit: The gouty George IV using tongs to pass his discarded wig to Wellington; representing the Duke's appointment to office as First Lord of the Treasury. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1828. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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