Name/TitlePoster
About this objectHand-drawn (ink) poster protesting tithes, possibly artwork for producing posters.
Poster depicts a farmer with a pitchfork in his left hand beset by three bugs: on his right arm is "Victorian Bug," on his chest is "Lay Bug," and grabbing his right thigh is "Rectorial Bug."In front of his legs are the words "Tithe Bugs/Consume."
Medium and MaterialsPaper
Inscription and MarksAlong the base: "£3.000.000 Annually"
Measurements350 mm x 226 mm
Object numberSTMEA:2019-440d
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)