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Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack

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Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847.
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1840s 1847 Anti Benjamin Buckinghamshire Bucks Campaign Canvassing Caravan Cheap Comment Conservative Constituents Deception Disraeli Election Electioneering Elections Hustings Jack Jewish Parliament Persuasion Satire Satirical Semitic Semitism Simple Speaking Speech Tory Vote Votes Wooing Yokels Conman


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This 1847 cartoon, titled "The Political Cheap-Jack," depicts Sir Benjamin Disraeli, the renowned Conservative Party leader and future British Prime Minister, engaging in electioneering during the summer General Election campaign in Buckinghamshire. Disraeli, portrayed as a cunning and deceptive conman, or "Cheap-Jack," is shown on a makeshift stage at a country fair, wooing his unsuspecting constituents with a grandiose speech. The yokels in the audience, simple farming folk dressed in their Sunday best, listen intently, their faces reflecting a mixture of awe and trust. Disraeli, wearing a top hat and a confident smirk, skillfully employs persuasive rhetoric, promising them a brighter future under his leadership. The background of the image is filled with the vibrant colors and lively atmosphere of the fair, with a caravan and various attractions visible in the distance. This satirical comic, created during the early Victorian era, highlights the political tactics of the time, as well as the stark contrast between urban and rural life in 19th-century Britain. Despite the anti-Semitic undertones that sometimes emerged during Disraeli's political career due to his Jewish heritage, this cartoon does not focus on that aspect. Instead, it presents a humorous commentary on the election process and the art of persuasion. The image serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the political landscape of the time and the role of satire in shaping public opinion.

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