American Revolution. The Able Doctor, or
American Revolution. The Able Doctor, or, America Swallowing the Bitter Draught, a British political cartoon published on May 1, 1774. America is represented by a half clad Indian women, who is restrained by Lord Mansfield, while Lord North pours hot tea down her throat. Lord Sandwich, a notorious womanizer, restrains her feet and peeks up her skirt. At left, a Frenchman and Spaniard, look on while at right, Britannia weeps, as Boston burns in the distance
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13124617
Media ID
45381225
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2700px x 1824px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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