Photo Mug : Cartoon, Colonel Sellers
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Cartoon, Colonel Sellers
Cartoon, Colonel Sellers. An adverse comment on a play based on a novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, The Gilded Age, satirising corruption and greed in post-Civil War America. In this imaginary courtroom scene, the man in the dock resembles the American actor John T Raymond (1836-1887), who performed in the title role. The judge in the background is John Hollingshead, at this time manager of the Gaiety Theatre. As judge, he doesn t seem to think very much of the play.
1880
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Media ID 14312206
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Bryan Colonel Comment Corruption Courtroom Dock Dudley Entracte Gaiety Gilded Greed Hollingshead Manager Mark Raymond Satirising Sellers Twain Warner Lawcourt
Photo Mug
Bring a smile to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring the iconic Cartoon, Colonel Sellers by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Picture Library. This timeless cartoon, originally published in The Punch magazine in 1873, satirically comments on the play "The Gilded Age" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, highlighting the corruption and greed in post-Civil War America. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant colors to bring this historical cartoon to life. Start your day with a dose of humor and a touch of history with our Photo Mugs from Media Storehouse.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cartoon, titled 'Colonel Sellers' by an unknown artist, offers a satirical commentary on the play "The Gilded Age," a scathing critique of corruption and greed in post-Civil War America penned by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. In this imagined courtroom scene, the man on trial, with his furrowed brow and stern expression, bears a striking resemblance to the American actor John T. Raymond (1836-1887), who graced the stage in the title role. The judge presiding over the proceedings is none other than John Hollingshead (1837-1913), the esteemed manager of the Gaiety Theatre at the time. The judge's disapproving gaze and folded arms suggest his disdain for the play and its unflattering portrayal of the American elite. The title "Entr'acte" inscribed at the bottom of the print indicates that this scene was meant to be a lighthearted interlude during a longer performance. The intricately detailed Victorian setting, complete with gavel, wigs, and ornate courtroom decor, further adds to the charm and historical authenticity of this image.
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