The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop.
The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - "Oo's that Gentleman you're painting?"
Artist: - "That is William Shakespeare."
The M. of M.W. - "As e ever done anything for Middle Wallop?"
Artist: - "No Sir, not that I'm aware of."
The M. of M.W. - "Then paint im out and paint ME in."
Picture No
10803874
Media ID
45544538
Size
3822px x 5130px
(3.7MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Illustration by Phil May from The Phil May Folio' (1904)
Date
1904
