The British Butcher, supplying John Bull with a substitute for Bread, by James Gillray

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The British Butcher, supplying John Bull with a substitute for Bread, vide Message to Lord Mayor. Gillray, James (British, 1757-1815). Humphrey, Hannah, publisher (British, c.1745-1818). Etching, hand colouring, published July 6th 1795.

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Accession Number: P.349-1948
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Fnumber: 13/1

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