I took from the rich and gave to the poor. You rob both
Poster
1910 (printed)
1910 (printed)
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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.
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Title | I 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. |
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Credit line | Given by Michael Diamond in memory of his wife |
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Accession number | E.833-2014 |
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Record created | November 24, 2014 |
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