Punch,  19 (1850), 117.

Effect of the Submarine Telegraph; or, Peace and Good-Will Between England and France

John Leech

Genre:

Illustration

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

J L, pseud.  [John Leech] *

Subjects:

Telegraphy, Nationalism, Cultural Geography, War


    Continuing the theme of PU1/19/13/6, shows two mermaids carrying an olive branch, while following the submarine telegraph cable between England and France. The telegraph is surrounded by the relics of past wars between these countries.



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