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[Well, it's their problem]
Shemus.
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| Summary: | Depicts a large rock, shaped like the head of James Craig, entitled "Ulster rock". Three men are sheltering behind the rock and are holding a sign that reads"die-hards". At the front of the rock is David Lloyd George who is holding a barrel of dymanite with the words "Made in Liverpool" written on it. Caption reads: First die-hard: "We should be safe here." Second die-hard: "As long as we are behind this." Third die-hard: "But, suppose this does not stay in front of us?". Unpublished title handwritten above image and reads: "Blasting operations". Unpublished caption handwritten below image and reads: Lloyd George, contemplating alleged immovable monument: "Well! One of us has got to give way, and I don't think it will be me!". |
| In collection: | Shemus Cartoon Collection |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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21st November 1921.
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| Notes: | Shemus was a pseudonym used by Ernest Forbes. Date appears in pencil on reverse. Caption reads: First die-hard: "We should be safe here." Second die-hard: "As long as we are behind this." Third die-hard: "But, suppose this does not stay in front of us?" Unpublished title handwritten above image and reads: "Blasting operations" Unpublished caption handwritten below image and reads: Lloyd George, contemplating alleged immovable monument: "Well! One of us has got to give way, and I don't think it will be me!" Published in: The Freeman's Journal, 21st November 1921. Physical description: 1 drawing : ink and crayon ; image 24 x 28 cm., on sheet 30 x 32 cm.. more |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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PD 4309 TX 92 |
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