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I took from the rich and gave to the poor. You rob both

Poster
1910 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Political poster issued by the Budget Protest League on behalf of the Conservative Party depicting David Lloyd George holding a large scroll reading 'Budget', looking rather hapless on a country path. His fingers are red and he wears a brown overcoat over a plain suit. Robin Hood stands before him in his traditional green outfit with bow and arrow. The caption reads 'Robin Hood:- "I took from the rich and gave to the poor. You rob both"'. Lettered at the foot of the sheet with the publisher's and printer's names and addresses.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleI took from the rich and gave to the poor. You rob both (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed poster
Brief description
Political poster published by the Budget Protest League depicting David Lloyd George and Robin Hood. Great Britain, 1910.
Physical description
Political poster issued by the Budget Protest League on behalf of the Conservative Party depicting David Lloyd George holding a large scroll reading 'Budget', looking rather hapless on a country path. His fingers are red and he wears a brown overcoat over a plain suit. Robin Hood stands before him in his traditional green outfit with bow and arrow. The caption reads 'Robin Hood:- "I took from the rich and gave to the poor. You rob both"'. Lettered at the foot of the sheet with the publisher's and printer's names and addresses.
Dimensions
  • Height: 73cm
  • Width: 51cm
Dimensions measured 25/11/2014
Credit line
Given by Michael Diamond in memory of his wife
Subjects depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
E.833-2014

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Record createdNovember 24, 2014
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