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Checking the Bill, 1881 April 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Color lithograph supplements to the Dublin, Ireland-based periodical Weekly Freeman and Irish agriculturist, including political cartoons and images of political figures. The cartoons comment on nationalist issues, and prominently feature Erin, a personification of Ireland in the guise of a young woman, and Pat, a personification of the Irish people in the guise of a young man. The portraits mainly include ministers of parliament, as well as memorials to those killed in politicized incidents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881 April 9

Creator

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861