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- 1907 (Creation)
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Cartoon reprinted from 'Reynolds' newspaper concerning the London County Council Election of 1907. The focal point of the cartoon on this small poster is a large man hiding behind a fence, observing a trap, which he is in control of via a piece of string. On his jacket pocket is written 'Capital'. Behind the man are numourous boxes labelled 'Trusts','Monopoly','Grab' and 'Ruin' and the fence behind which he hides is labelled 'Municipal Reform'. The trap is marked 'Clap-Trap' and the bait of birdseed 'Lies'. On a tree branch above the trap are perched several birds, who are labelled 'Rate Payers'.
Artist: Unknown
Printer: John Dicks Press Limited
Publisher: Reynolds Newspaper
Place of Production: London
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Archive Catalogue reference: COLL MISC 0840/1