Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Doyle ('H.B.'), 1797–1868, Irish

Printed by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British

Published by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British
Title:
A Strong Case for Shortening the Hours of Labour
Date:
1848
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph in tan and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 15/16 x 18 1/8 inches (30.4 x 46 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Marked with imprint, lower left: "Subscriber's Copy, HB"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14680
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
working | gesturing | talking | begging | labor | listening | crowd | politicians | civil servants | public servants | nobleman | satirical | parody | satire | political | fear | legislation | fancy dress | men | top hats | sketches | genre subject | bill
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:49395