A new way to pay the national-debt, Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte

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A new way to pay the national-debt, Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte

A new way to pay the national-debt, Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms, their pockets overflowing and bursting with coins (funds from the Treasury to cover Royal debts), William Pitt, his pockets full of coins, hands the king another moneybag taken from an overflowing wheelbarrow; the Prince of Wales, George IV, stands to the right looking destitute; a quadriplegic sits on the ground to the left with an overturned and empty hat between the stubs of his legs, which are fitted with prostheses

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Arms Bursting Cartoon Charlotte Coins Cover Empty Full Funds George Ground Hands King Legs Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Overflowing Pitt Pockets Prince Queen Royal Sits Stands Traditional Treasury Wales Wheelbarrow William Debts Destitute Fitted Moneybag Moneybags National Debt Overturned Prostheses Quadriplegic Stubs

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is a captivating vintage print that offers a glimpse into the financial state of King George III's reign. In this intriguing cartoon, we witness the monarch and his queen, Charlotte, standing before the Treasury with moneybags under their arms and pockets overflowing with coins. The funds from the Treasury are desperately needed to cover their mounting royal debts. Amidst this scene of opulence and excess, William Pitt approaches with his own pockets full of coins, symbolizing his contribution towards alleviating the national debt. He hands yet another moneybag taken from an overflowing wheelbarrow to the king, highlighting both his generosity and determination in tackling this economic crisis. However, not everyone shares in this abundance. To the right stands Prince George IV looking destitute, perhaps reflecting on his own financial struggles or contrasting himself against his parents' lavish lifestyle. On the left sits a quadriplegic individual fitted with prosthetic legs but lacking any means for sustenance as depicted by an overturned empty hat. This engraving captures not only historical events but also serves as a reminder of societal disparities during that era. It showcases Victorian artistry through its illustrative technique while evoking nostalgia for times gone by. This artwork transports us back to an old-fashioned world filled with romanticism and tradition while shedding light on important aspects of our history – particularly regarding fiscal responsibility and social inequality.

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