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Cartoon, The Political Tailors (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Political Tailors -- a satirical comment on Disraelis progress with his Reform Bill. He would like his political rival, Gladstone, to give him a helping hand, but Gladstone refuses, saying he is on strike. Prime Minister Lord Derby watches from the background. Date: 1867
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1867 Amendment Analogy Comment Conservative Disraeli Electoral Franchise Gladstone Liberal Parliament Power Reform Satirical Sewing Tailor Tailors Tory 1860s Amendments
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This satirical cartoon, titled "The Political Tailors," published in 1867, offers a witty commentary on the political tensions surrounding Disraeli's Reform Bill. In the image, Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, is depicted as a tailor, holding up a piece of fabric with an amendment to his Reform Bill, seeking the assistance of his political rival, Gladstone, who is shown as a striking tailor, refusing to help. The backdrop is a bustling tailor shop filled with other MPs, representing various political parties, engaged in the sewing and mending of political amendments. Disraeli's outstretched hand and pleading expression convey his desire for cooperation in passing the bill, while Gladstone's crossed arms and stern expression signify his opposition. Lord Derby, the previous Conservative Prime Minister, watches from the background, perhaps symbolizing the historical significance of the moment and the weight of political power at play. The analogy of politics as a tailoring business was a common one during the Victorian era, with MPs often referred to as "tailors" who crafted and amended legislation. This cartoon highlights the contentious nature of the Reform Bill, which aimed to expand the electoral franchise and give more power to the working class. The cartoon's satirical commentary on the political landscape of the 1860s offers a unique perspective on the complexities of Victorian-era politics and the power dynamics between key political figures like Disraeli and Gladstone.
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