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Every One Thinks their own Crow the Fairest, 1858
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Every One Thinks their own Crow the Fairest, 1858
Every One Thinks their own Crow the Fairest, 1858. Disraeli on the left, and former Prime Minister Palmerston, are both dressed in mob caps and gowns in the best tradition of nursemaids. Each holds his own baby India Bill. Prior to his resignation earlier in the year, Palmerston had introduced a bill to transfer the government of British Indian possessions from the East India Company to the Crown. Barely a month later, Disraeli introduced the New India Bill. Whilst it had many features in common with the earlier bill, it departed from Palmerstons more popular proposal in several ways. Thus, the two nursemaids are set on a collision course. From Punch, or the London Charivari, April 17, 1858
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Benjamin Benjamin Disraeli Confrontation Disraeli Dizzy Earl Of Beaconsfield East India Company Gown Henry John Henry John Temple Heritage Image Partnership Lord Lord Palmerston Mob Cap Nursemaid Palmerston Shawl Viscount Hughendon Of Hughendon Viscount Palmerston Hindoostan India Bill Pout
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In this satirical print from 1858, titled "Every One Thinks their own Crow the Fairest" we see two prominent British politicians, Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Palmerston, dressed as nursemaids. Both men are holding their own "baby". India Bill, symbolizing their conflicting proposals for the governance of British Indian possessions. The image captures a moment of confrontation between Disraeli and Palmerston, who are on a collision course due to their differing views on the transfer of power from the East India Company to the Crown. While Palmerston's bill was more popular among the public, Disraeli introduced his New India Bill with several departures from his predecessor's proposal. The cartoonist cleverly depicts these political adversaries in traditional nursemaid attire, emphasizing their role as caretakers of an important national issue. Their pouting expressions suggest a sense of rivalry and determination to prove that their respective bill is superior. This engraving serves as both caricature and satire, highlighting the intense competition within politics during this era. The monochrome black-and-white style adds a touch of nostalgia to this 19th-century piece while capturing the essence of its historical significance. Overall, "Every One Thinks their own Crow the Fairest" offers a glimpse into a critical moment in British politics through humor and visual storytelling. It reminds us that even in matters concerning nations and governments, personal biases can shape one's perception of what is best for all.
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