Title

'The New North-West Passage', 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain

Caption

'The New North-West Passage', 1887. Britannia points towards the Canadian train and says that no more will lives have to be lost, as were those of Franklin and his crew, in trying to negotiate the North-West Passage. As it is part of the Empire, Canada will be happy for Britain not to have to rely on 'furtive enemy or doubtful friend' but will allow access via the Dominion's land where Britain can count herself 'at home'. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 15, 1887.

Date

1887

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Cartoon Collector

Reference

HRM19A90_322

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

54,0Mb (3,5Mb) / 12,3in x 17,1in / 3678 x 5130 (300dpi)

Keywords

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