19th Century Chromolithograph, Vanity Fair Caricature Lord Robert Montagu

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“Vanity Fair," published weekly from 1869 to 1914. The highlight of each week was a caricature of a well-known personage. … more “Vanity Fair," published weekly from 1869 to 1914. The highlight of each week was a caricature of a well-known personage. These caricatures were reproduced by the relatively new process of chromolithography. This is an original 1870 Vanity Fair chromolithograph, not a reproduction.

Statesmen No. 64 Lord Robert Montagu A Working Conservative. Original full page satirical caption included. Please see photographs.

Custom framed with an acid-free mat board and glare-free museum glass to enhance viewing and prevent damage from UV light. 15.25” x 21” solid wood frame with distressed black finish. The page is approximately 9.25 x 14.25 unframed.

Lord Robert Montagu (24 January 1825 – 6 May 1902) was a British Conservative politician. He served as Vice-President of the Committee on Education between 1867 and 1868. less