A stout lady holding a broom inscribed 'the Navy' and wearing a helmet inscribed 'Britannia' is sweeping German merchant ships and warships away from the Atlantic and the Pacific. Drawing by A.G. Racey, 191-.
- Racey, A. G. (Arthur George), 1870-1941.
- Date:
- 1910-1919
- Reference:
- 571959i
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Description
The woman seems to be a caricature of the same man as is shown in another drawing by Racey (Wellcome Library no. 571992i). The German fleets which she is sweeping away are "German merchant marine", "German colliers", "German Atlantic fleet", and "German Pacific fleet and mine layers"
Publication/Creation
1910-1919
Physical description
1 drawing : pen and ink ; image 48.4 x 37.5 cm
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Lettering
A.G. Racey ...
Reference
Wellcome Collection 571959i
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Location Status Access Closed stores