Antique 19thC George Cruikshank – Comic Almanack Illustration (c.1840s) Framed
Original 19th century hand-coloured steel engraving by George Cruikshank, titled “The Committee of the United Metropolitan Improved Hot Muffin and Crumpet Baking and Punctual Delivery Company.” Originally published in The Comic Almanack (c.1840s). Beautifully framed, showing classic Victorian satirical humour and social commentary.
Item Details
Artist: George Cruikshank (1792–1878)
Title: The Committee of the “United Metropolitan Improved Hot Muffin and Crumpet Baking and Punctual Delivery Company”
Publication: The Comic Almanack
Publisher: Likely David Bogue, London
Date: Circa 1835–1845
Size (visible image): approx. 21 × 26 cm (including mount larger)
Frame: Later 20th century decorative frame (label verso: Whitcombe & Co. Ltd., Eltenham – NZ retailer)
