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Cartoon, The Real Cap of Liberty
Cartoon, The Real Cap of Liberty. British Lion: What can THAT cap promise, that my CROWN doesnt perform? Eh, Stoopid? Date: December 1871
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This intriguing political cartoon, titled "The Real Cap of Liberty," was published in December 1871, during the tumultuous 1870s in Victorian Britain. The image depicts a British Lion wearing a donkey's head and holding a cap labeled "Liberty," while a foolish-looking donkey with a hole in its side and the words "stoopid" and "foolish" written above it, wears a crown. The lion, with a quizzical expression, asks the donkey, "What can THAT cap promise, that my CROWN does not perform? Eh, Stoopid?" The cartoon is a commentary on the ongoing debate between monarchism and republicanism in Britain during this period. The donkey, often used as a symbol for a fool or a simpleton, represents the idea of liberty without responsibility or structure, while the British Lion, as a symbol of the monarchy and the British Empire, represents the stability and order of the crown. The hole in the donkey's side may symbolize the perceived weaknesses or flaws of republicanism. The cartoonist's use of satire and humor highlights the complex political climate of the time, as both monarchists and republicans vied for the allegiance of the British people. The image invites viewers to consider the merits and drawbacks of each political ideology and to reflect on the role of leadership and governance in society. Overall, "The Real Cap of Liberty" is a thought-provoking and visually engaging representation of the political discourse of the 1870s in Britain.
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