Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament

Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament -- satirical comment on Conservative MPs such as Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Derby, waiting for a party, in other words hoping to attract members of the Peelite faction to strengthen their ranks. Their rival, Lord Palmerston, had just won a general election for the Whig party

Comment Coronet Depiction Disraeli Disreputable Downing Ermine Faction Loitering Peer Peers Shady Skulking Swell Tory

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