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Photo Mug : William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat. A pro-American English cartoonists reaction to the Boston Port Bill of 1774, passed in response to the Boston Tea Party of 16 December 1773
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William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat. A pro-American English cartoonists reaction to the Boston Port Bill of 1774, passed in response to the Boston Tea Party of 16 December 1773
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773.
William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat. A pro-American English cartoonists reaction to the Boston Port Bill of 1774, passed in response to the Boston Tea Party of 16 December 1773
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Step back in time with our unique Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an iconic political cartoon from the Granger Art on Demand collection. This captivating image, titled "Boston Tea Party, 1773," depicts William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, attempting to subdue America as Lord North pours tea in retaliation to the Boston Tea Party. Add a touch of history to your daily routine with this intriguing and thought-provoking mug – perfect for tea or coffee, and a great conversation starter. Embrace the rich history of the past with our high-quality Photo Mugs.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This satirical cartoon from 1774 depicts William Murray, the 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat. The image is a pro-American English cartoonist's reaction to the Boston Port Bill of that same year, which was passed in response to the infamous Boston Tea Party that occurred on December 16th, 1773. The artist uses allegory and personification to convey their message. America is personified as a helpless figure being forcefully subdued by Lord Mansfield and Lord North. The pouring of tea symbolizes the imposition of taxes and oppressive policies on the American colonies by the British government. This artwork reflects growing tensions between Britain and its American colonies during this period leading up to the Revolutionary War. It highlights how Americans felt oppressed by British rule and saw these acts as unjust infringements upon their rights. The Sons of Liberty, who organized protests against British taxation such as the Boston Tea Party, would have resonated with this depiction. This print served as a powerful tool for spreading anti-British sentiment among colonists and rallying support for independence. Overall, this historical artwork captures an important moment in American history when grievances against British rule were reaching a boiling point.
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