Title

The Cat out of The Bag, 1867. Artist: John Tenniel

Caption

The Cat out of The Bag, 1867. The Home Secretary Mr Gathorne Hardy, invites Mr Punch's opinion on how to deal with society's vicious elements, represented by the brutal labourer in the custody of the police. Mr Punch is ready with the remedy, and, from a bag, produces a cat-o'-nine tails. Mr Spencer Walpole, the Conservative Home Secretary, had resigned, and had been replaced by Mr Gathorne Hardy. One of the criticisms levelled at Walpole was that he had been too lenient and timorous in his dealings with rioters and ruffians. From Punch, or the London Charivari, June 22, 1867.

Date

1867

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Cartoon Collector

Reference

HRM19A89_295

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53,8Mb (5,1Mb) / 16,3in x 12,8in / 4903 x 3837 (300dpi)

Keywords

people male job man men politics guy occupation policeman century profession concept punch punishment whip B&W cartoon MONOCHROME politician Villain 19th century black & white black and white B W nineteenth century statesman Heritage Image Partnership cat o' nine tails cat-o'-nine-tails home secretary Mr Punch Punchinello Gathorne Hardy engraving Hardy Earl of John Tenniel Sir John Tenniel Gathorne Earl Cranbrook Gathorne-Hardy Viscount Cranbrook Cranbrook Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy 1st Earl of Cranbrook Lord Cranbrook Tenniel John engraving