Political cartoon commenting on the London County Council constituted by the Local Government Act of 1888, who took on the responsibilities of the Metropolitan Board of Works. The first council was elected in 1889 and included Margaret Sandhurst and Jane Cobden. Margaret Sandhurst (1828-1893) a noted suffragist who was one of the first women elected to a city council in the United Kingdom. Jane Cobden (1851-1947) a British Liberal politician who was active in many radical causes. Dated 19th century

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