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Boston Public Library
Social and Political Cartoons
A political lesson
A political lesson
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Item Information
Title:
A political lesson
Description:
A rider representing England falls off his horse on the road from Salem to Boston. At this time the port of Boston was closed and Salem was the nearest port open.
Name on Item:
J. Dixon invenit et fecit
Date:
September 7, 1775
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Mezzotints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
Horses
Accidents
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Extent:
1 print : mezzotint and engraving ; 18 x 14 1/4 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/pr76fs941
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
London
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
References: British Museum number 5230. American Revolution in Drawings and Prints number 667.
Accession #:
11_03_000048
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