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The Cupboard Still Bare Poster from London School of Economics collection

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The Cupboard Still Bare Poster from London School of Economics collection

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Spoof of nursery rhyme 'Old Mother Hubbard, showing Chamberlain dressed as an old lady opening the 'Old Age Pensions Cupboard' for her dog called 'Aged Poor'. Satirical version of nursery rhyme below image, and explanatory text below the nursery rhyme, commenting on Chamberlain's suggestion that \the workman should pay for his Old Age Pension out of a tax on his food\".\r\nThick red border around the image.\r\nArtist: H.G\r\nPrinter: Avenue Press\r\nPublisher: Printer\r\nPlace of Production"

The provocative posters are the history of British politics showing stories of high hopes and low blows.

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1910
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