The Thimble Rig: "A Scene from the Derby" July 10, 1834 John Doyle The imagery of this political satire derives from a speech by Lord Stanley made in Parliament that condemned plans by the government led by Lord Grey to divert Irish church funds to non-religious uses. The gambling game Thimble Rig (a kind of shell game) is being conducted by Edward John Littleton, supported by Lord Russell and Thomas Spring Rice, Lord Althorp and Lord Grey. John Bull stands at left as Stanley warns him against being cheated. At far left, Daniel O'Connell leads an Irishman away who would like to participate but
The Thimble Rig: "A Scene from the Derby" July 10, 1834 John Doyle The imagery of this political satire derives from a speech by Lord Stanley made in Parliament that condemned plans by the government led by Lord Grey to divert Irish church funds to non-religious uses. The gambling game Thimble Rig (a kind of shell game) is being conducted by Edward John Littleton, supported by Lord Russell and Thomas Spring Rice, Lord Althorp and Lord Grey. John Bull stands at left as Stanley warns him against being cheated. At far left, Daniel O'Connell leads an Irishman away who would like to participate but cannot because of lack of The Thimble Rig: "A Scene from the Derby". HB Sketches, No. 329. John Doyle (Irish, Dublin 1797–1868 London). July 10, 1834. Lithograph. Thomas McLean (British, 1788–1875). Prints
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