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Cartoon, William Tinsley, British publisher
Cartoon, William Tinsley (1831-1902), British publisher -- A Bill " Of the Play" (Not Shakespeare but Tinsley). Together with his brother Edward he he founded the firm of Tinsley Brothers and published several leading novelists of the day.
1883
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1883 Bald Balding Bill Brothers Bryan Business Businessman Entracte Fiction Firm Publisher Publishing Tinsley
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In this cartoon from the 1880s, we find William Tinsley, a prominent British publisher of the Victorian era. Tinsley, born in 1831, is depicted here as a balding man in his fifties, dressed in the formal attire of the time. He is seen holding a bill or an invoice, with the caption "Of the Play" written above it. This humorous illustration is a testament to Tinsley's successful career in publishing. Tinsley's story began when he and his brother Edward founded the firm of Tinsley Brothers in London. Together, they published several leading novelists of the day, contributing significantly to the literary scene during the late 19th century. Although this cartoon does not mention Shakespeare, it is important to note that Tinsley's publishing house was not named after the Bard, but rather after the Tinsley brothers themselves. The cartoon, published in July 1883 by Entracte, offers a glimpse into the business world of the time. William Tinsley's balding head and serious expression convey the weight of responsibility that came with managing a successful publishing firm. The bill or invoice in his hand symbolizes the financial transactions that were essential to keeping the business running. This image provides a unique perspective on the life of a Victorian-era publisher, offering a glimpse into the world of literature, fiction, and business during a time when the power of the printed word was at its peak.
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