The Kilkenny Cats; or, old and young Ireland "Coming to the Scratch." "Oh, leave then alone, / They'll fight to the bone, / And leave naught but their tails behind 'em."

The Kilkenny Cats; or, old and young Ireland "Coming to the Scratch."

"Oh, leave then alone, / They'll fight to the bone, / And leave naught but their tails behind 'em."
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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Ray, Thomas Matthew, 1801-1881, former owner
Summary:Daniel O'Connell, (1775-1847), as a cat with collar "Old Ireland", hissing at another cat with collar "Young Ireland". In the background are posters "Conciliation Hall", "The Nation", "Hurrah for Repale" and "Weathercock for sale. None but Whigs need apply!". Cartoon represents the conflict between Daniel O'Connell and the Young Ireland movement.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [London] : 8th August, 1846.
Subjects:
O'Connell, Daniel, > 1775-1847 > Caricatures and cartoons
Cats > 1840-1850.
Politicians > Ireland > 1840-1850.
Political issues > Ireland > 1840-1850.
Ireland > History > 1837-1901
Cartoons (Commentary) > English > 1840-1850.
Periodical illustrations > English > 1840-1850.
Wood engravings > English > 1840-1850.
Notes:Illustration from "Punch", 8th August, 1846.

Physical description: 1 print : wood engraving ; 18.9 x 25.8 cm..

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