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Midas Transmuting all into Paper

James Gillray1797

Bank of England Museum

Bank of England Museum
London, United Kingdom

A political cartoon William Pitt as Midas with donkey's ears, changing gold into paper with opposition depicted as reeds around his feet.

Published 9 March 1797 by H Humphrey.

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  • Title: Midas Transmuting all into Paper
  • Creator: James Gillray
  • Date Created: 1797
  • Location: London
  • Physical Dimensions: 357 x 364 mm
  • Type: print, cartoon
  • Medium: paper, ink
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