"Wish i cd help but im not the best person 2 ask abt ironing xxE"
Drawing
2005 (made), 09/05/2005 (printed and published)
2005 (made), 09/05/2005 (printed and published)
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This cartoon appeared in the Evening Standard on 9 May 2005, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'Prince Harry begins army officer training at Sandhurst military academy. Heralding a new era of military discipline, there is much speculation about the ironing board that he, like all recruits, must bring with him on day one.'
'Marf' drew daily topical cartoons for the Evening Standard between March 2002 and August 2005, moving to the Londoner's Diary page in August 2003. The drawings cover key political and social issues of the period, providing a vivid and often hilarious response to the main news of the day. The Evening Standard is London's only evening newspaper, publishing up to five editions a day. In Marf's own words: 'The cartoonist needs to keep up with the rapid pace of event.'
'Marf' drew daily topical cartoons for the Evening Standard between March 2002 and August 2005, moving to the Londoner's Diary page in August 2003. The drawings cover key political and social issues of the period, providing a vivid and often hilarious response to the main news of the day. The Evening Standard is London's only evening newspaper, publishing up to five editions a day. In Marf's own words: 'The cartoonist needs to keep up with the rapid pace of event.'
Object details
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| Title | "Wish i cd help but im not the best person 2 ask abt ironing xxE" (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Cartoon, "Wish i cd help but im not the best person 2 ask abt ironing xxE" by 'Marf' (Martha Richler), published in The Evening Standard, 09 May 2005; London. |
| Physical description | Black and white line drawn cartoon showing Queen Elizabeth II sitting at a table typing a text message on her mobile phone. A corgie sits on the table next to her wearing a collar bearing the ER monogram. The Queen wears a crown, triple string of pearls, a finger ring and and jacket with frilled collar and a decorative flower (large daisy). She is sitting at a table in front of a window whose curatins bear the ER monogram. A newspaper on the table has the headline 'Harry arrives at Sandhurst with ironing board'. Some lines have been blocked out with liquid paper, and faint underdrawing can be seen. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Object history | Donated by the artist. |
| Production | Attribution note: for publication in newspaper Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Summary | This cartoon appeared in the Evening Standard on 9 May 2005, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'Prince Harry begins army officer training at Sandhurst military academy. Heralding a new era of military discipline, there is much speculation about the ironing board that he, like all recruits, must bring with him on day one.' 'Marf' drew daily topical cartoons for the Evening Standard between March 2002 and August 2005, moving to the Londoner's Diary page in August 2003. The drawings cover key political and social issues of the period, providing a vivid and often hilarious response to the main news of the day. The Evening Standard is London's only evening newspaper, publishing up to five editions a day. In Marf's own words: 'The cartoonist needs to keep up with the rapid pace of event.' |
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| Accession number | E.363-2007 |
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| Record created | May 2, 2007 |
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