Queen Victoria, Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel sit at a table playing cards. Lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
- Date:
- 20 May 1839
- Reference:
- 36943i
- Part of:
- HB sketches
- Pictures
About this work
Description
This refers to the unexpected resignation, and unexpected return, of the Melbourne Cabinet, after the vote in the House of Commons on the Jamaica bill
Publication/Creation
London (26 Haymarket) : T. McLean, 20 May 1839 (70 Saint Martin's lane : A. Ducôte's lithography)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image 24.5 x 32.5 cm + album.
Series
Contributors
Lettering
Whist!
Extensive dialogue within the print
References note
An illustrated key to the political sketches of H.B., London 1841, p.421
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36943i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores