Greetings Card : 1867 Tory Seamanship
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1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867
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1867 Abandoned Adrift Comment Constitution Disraeli Extended Franchise Lies Reform Seamanship Tory Wrecked
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the historical artwork "1867 Tory Seamanship" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, titled "Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship: The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift," is a commentary on Disraeli's Reform Act, which extended the franchise in 1867. This beautifully detailed print transports you back in time, making it an exquisite choice for those seeking a thought-provoking and historically significant greeting card. Impress your loved ones with this unique and captivating piece of history.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1867: Tory Seamanship - The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship: A Comment on Disraeli's Reform Act This powerful and thought-provoking political cartoon, published in 1867, depicts the British Constitution lying wrecked and adrift in the sea, with a group of Tory politicians rowing away from the scene, leaving it behind. The caption reads "Tory Seamanship," a scathing commentary on the recently passed Reform Act, which extended the franchise to include the working class. The image of the Constitution in distress was a common metaphor used in political cartoons of the time to represent the instability and uncertainty of the political climate in Britain during the mid-19th century. The fact that the Tories, the conservative political party of the time, are shown abandoning the Constitution highlights their perceived lack of commitment to the needs of the people and their disregard for the democratic process. The Reform Act of 1867, also known as the Second Reform Act, was a significant moment in British history as it expanded the electorate by approximately 2 million men, doubling the number of voters in the country. The act was a response to growing demands for political reform and the increasing unrest caused by the social and economic changes of the Industrial Revolution. Despite the positive impact of the Reform Act, it was a contentious issue at the time, with many opponents arguing that it would lead to the rise of the working class and the decline of the traditional aristocratic order. This cartoon reflects the fears and anxieties of those who saw the Reform Act as a dangerous departure from the established order and a threat to the power and privilege of the Tory elite.
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