The family compact

The family compact

Item Information

Title:
The family compact
Description:
The devil holds the kings of Spain and France together. This was in reference to the Bourbon Family Compact, whereby Spain joined France against England. The publication line mocks British copyright laws -- "Publish'd Novr. 1, 1779 whether by Act or Order is not material provided it sells."
Date:
November 1, 1779
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 5548 - BM 5731 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
International relations
Devil
Shaking hands
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Places:
France
Spain
England
Extent:
1 print : engraving ; 7 3/4 x 9 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/pr76fs84s
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[London] : Publish'd Novr. 1, 1779 whether by Act or Order is not material provided it sells
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
References: British Museum number 5567.
Accession #:
11_03_000039