Washington Irving Gallery

Victorian men drinking at a table

A group of Victorian men sitting at a dining table enjoying drinks and a discussion, although a poor man on the end is obviously hard of hearing and having some difficulty with the conversation. From "Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irving", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882. The book chronicles Irving's nostalgic memories of 19th century English Christmas traditions and customs

English Eccentricity

1829: A Frenchman approaches English stereotype John Bull with the words Ah! Monsieur Bull! I am ver glad to have seen you now. Permettez moi to congratulate you. Moi foi! You are ver lucky - you have settle the Question Catholique. Mr Bull replies, Well, what if I have? It's not your consarn, is it, you d----d Parlyvoo? The cartoon, entitled A National Characteristic, is captioned with the Washington Irving quote, John Bull is an eccentric creature. When he performs a good action, he is ready to knock you down if you tell him of it'. Original Artist: By A Sharpshooter. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Washington Irving, from The History of the United States, Vol. II, by Charles Mackay

BAL124926 Washington Irving, from The History of the United States, Vol. II, by Charles Mackay (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irving (1783-1859);); American, out of copyright

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