Constitutional Club

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Constitutional Club

Constitutional Club. Print of satire on the Westminster by-election of 1788 shows five men carving a fox on a table as William Pitt carries a coin-filled gravy boat inscribed Mint sauce, Constitutional restorative and King George III follows with a jug of Cheltenham water, Constitutional restorative. (Source: George). Date 1788 Augt. 26. Constitutional Club. Print of satire on the Westminster by-election of 1788 shows five men carving a fox on a table as William Pitt carries a coin-filled gravy boat inscribed Mint sauce, Constitutional restorative and King George III follows with a jug of Cheltenham water, Constitutional restorative. (Source: George). Date 1788 Augt. 26

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print, titled "The Constitutional Club: A Satire on the Westminster By-Election of 1788," offers a humorous and insightful commentary on the political climate of the time. The image depicts five men gathered around a table, engaged in a clandestine activity. At the head of the table, William Pitt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, carries a coin-filled gravy boat inscribed with the label "Mint Sauce, Constitutional Restorative." Pitt's actions suggest that he is bribing voters with coins, a common practice during elections. King George III follows behind Pitt, carrying a jug labeled "Cheltenham Water, Constitutional Restorative." The use of the term "constitutional restorative" is ironic, as both the bribes and the water were meant to restore the health and allegiance of the electorate, but at the expense of their integrity and the rule of law. The men at the table are carving a fox, symbolizing the corrupt practices that were rampant in the political sphere. The fox, a cunning and elusive animal, represents the politicians who manipulated the system to their advantage. The print serves as a scathing critique of the political establishment and the corrupt practices that undermined the democratic process. The print was produced on August 26, 1788, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the political satire of the time. It is a testament to the power of art to hold a mirror up to society and expose its flaws, while also entertaining and engaging the viewer.

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