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The Storming Monopoly Fort, or the Directors in Dismay

Argus1813

Bank of England Museum

Bank of England Museum
London, United Kingdom

This is a political cartoon is about the renewal of the East India Co.'s Charter in 1813. The East India Company is represented by the classically dressed young lady collapsed on the ground, who is being attacked by Cabinet members Melville, Vansittart, Buckinghamshire, Castlereagh and Sidmouth. Her rescuer is Randle Jackson, Parliamentary Counsel to the Company.

Published 1st February 1813 by M Jones.

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  • Title: The Storming Monopoly Fort, or the Directors in Dismay
  • Creator: Argus
  • Date Created: 1813
  • Physical Dimensions: 507 x 205 mm
  • Type: print
  • Medium: ink, paper
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