Picture No | 10406133 |
Date | 1844 |
Description | Cartoon, The Home of the Rick-Burner |
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Cartoon, The Home of the Rick-Burner. A destitute agricultural worker mourns the death of his wife, surrounded by his four hungry children. In the background, a devil clutching a fire brand tempts him to seek vengeance and set fire to his employer's ricks.
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Source | Cartoon by John Leech in 'Punch', 1844, page 17 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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