Collection of 12 political cartoons depicting South Wales colliery strike and related difficulties

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12 individual political based cartoons depicting difficulties faced in the South Wales colliery strike.

The pictures are in a 12 facet frame which is in aged condition but intact. The frame measures 243 cm x 29 cm.

The information below is offered on the pictures which have been researched using the internet.

"Playing the Trump Card," created by American artist David Claypoole Johnston.

"To the Rescue,' a reproduction of a chromolithograph from a series of Franco-Russian antique marine-themed cards.

"Going into the Maelstrom," likely published in the early 20th century, depicting the precarious situation faced by South Wales miners.

J.M. Staniforth titled "Leaders Without Men; Men Without Leaders," published in 1898.

"The Promise of May, Coal Mining, Herbert Samuel, 1926" by Bernard Partridge.

"The Casuals," which appears to be related to the South Wales Coal Field Strike, as indicated by the text
"STRIME IN THE SOUTH WALES COAD FIELD"

""Tis an ill Wind that Blows Nobody Any Good,"
illustrating the impact of the 1902 Coal Strike in the United States on the British coal industry.

"An Easter Offering," published in 1892. It depicts a scene likely related to labor relations and social conditions of the time, possibly during a coal strike or similar industrial dispute, given the
"PITS ARE STILL OPEN" notice.

"Calling the Rose by another Name," which was published in Punch magazine in 1935.

"Swopping Horses Whilst Crossing the Stream," attributed to W.M.S. It features a man in a carriage with a horse, and another horse with a man's head standing in a stream.

"An Expensive Game of Waiting," likely from a satirical publication like Punch magazine.

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