Protectionism Collection

Sir Robert Peel, c. 1846
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism and Free Trade vs Protectionism

Cartoon, A Dip in the Free Trade Sea -- satirical comment on the Conservative governments announcement that they did not intend to return to the policy of Protectionism

Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition, 19th century (lithograph)
527846 Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition, 19th century (lithograph) by Seymour

John Bulls Fireside (colour litho)
818335 John Bulls Fireside (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bulls Fireside. Anti-free trade postcard.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Anti-free trade postcard (colour litho)
818349 Anti-free trade postcard (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-free trade postcard.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

John Bulls International Dumping Ground (colour litho)
818337 John Bulls International Dumping Ground (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bulls International Dumping Ground)

Loaves of bread, election postcard on behalf of British politican John Barker, a supporter of free trade (colour litho)
5999073 Loaves of bread, election postcard on behalf of British politican John Barker, a supporter of free trade (colour litho) by English School

Cartoon, Mrs Gamp Taking the Little Party... Back to School
Cartoon, Mrs Gamp Taking the Little Party She Looks After Back to School. A satirical comment on the Morning Herald newspaper (represented here as the Dickens character Mrs Gamp)

Cartoon, The Political Chameleon -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis ability to change his partys allegiance from Protectionism to Free Trade in anticipation of an approaching General

Cartoon, The Protection Giant -- Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum! I smell the Blood of an Englishman; Be he Alive, or be he Dead, I ll grind his Bones to make my Bread

"Our Joes Happy Family - the Greatest Show on Earth"(colour litho)
818333 " Our Joes Happy Family - the Greatest Show on Earth" (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Protection Meeting in the Rotundo, Dublin (engraving)
1611916 Great Protection Meeting in the Rotundo, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Protection Meeting in the Rotundo, Dublin)

Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho)
964618 Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode, 1904. From Truth, 25 December 1904.); © Look and Learn

Protectionist Meeting at Lincoln (engraving)
1611893 Protectionist Meeting at Lincoln (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protectionist Meeting at Lincoln)

Protectionism (colour litho)
3641563 Protectionism (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protectionism. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Dudley.); © Look and Learn

A political poster advocating McKinleys tax code over Wilsons (litho)
747102 A political poster advocating McKinleys tax code over Wilsons (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William McKinley (1843-1901)

Lloyd George, as President of the Board of Trade, protecting British industry against
KDC400202 Lloyd George, as President of the Board of Trade, protecting British industry against German competition by the Patents and Designs Act of 1907, 1909 (litho) by Raven-Hill

"The Political Fish Wife"(colour litho)
818418 " The Political Fish Wife" (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Political Fish Wife")

Tariff reform postcard, early 20th century (colour litho)
3102174 Tariff reform postcard, early 20th century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tariff reform postcard, early 20th century)

Great Protectionist Meeting on Barham Downs (engraving)
1612103 Great Protectionist Meeting on Barham Downs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Protectionist Meeting on Barham Downs)

Protectionist Meeting at Lincoln (engraving)
1611935 Protectionist Meeting at Lincoln (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protectionist Meeting at Lincoln)

"Foreign Manufacturers Twisting the Lions Tail. How Long Will He Stand It?"(colour litho)
818342 " Foreign Manufacturers Twisting the Lions Tail. How Long Will He Stand It?" (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Free Trade and Protectionism (colour litho)
3641730 Free Trade and Protectionism (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Trade and Protectionism)

"Our Joes Dream"(colour litho)
818409 " Our Joes Dream" (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Our Joes Dream")

A Sporting Question (colour litho)
818336 A Sporting Question (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sporting Question. Anti-free trade postcard.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

New version of John Gilpin, after Stothard, 1846. Sir Robert Peel, shedding a hat inscribed Toryism and a wig inscribed Conservative, and with a purse, Income Tax

The imports of Great Britain from France, 1757. Artist: LP Boitard
The imports of Great Britain from France, 1757. The landing of passengers and cargo from France at the Custom House. A satire on the importation of French goods

Facsimile of the proclamation about the tea ship, 1773 (c1880). In May 1773 the British government passed the Tea Act. Designed to protect the East India Company

Fidgety Joe, 1903. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Fidgety Joe, 1903. The troubles of coalition government. Two parents representing the Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre)

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Uncle Sam leading Cuba away from the Old World, saying, " That wicked man is going to gobble you up, my child, " 1901. Hand-colored woodcut of a 1901 illustration

MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W. A. Rogers
MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1888, on the high prices being imposed on the American consumer as a result of monopolistic practices

Postcard illustrating the merits of Free Trade - Larger Loaf
Postcard from 1906 issued as part of the campaign to elect the Liberal politician Sir Robert Henry Hobart, 1st Baronet (18361928) to office

POPULIST MOVEMENT. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1888, of the unprotected farmer as The Political Poor Relation, unwelcome at the table of protected monopolists

Joseph Chamberlain MP at Bingley Hall, Birmingham, 4th Novem
Illustration showing Joseph Chamberlain MP, delivering a speech on Protectionism and Free Trade, at Bingley Hall, Birmingham

Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat

Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of June? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910

Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of 1910? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910

MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers on the high prices being imposed on the American consumer as a result of monopolistic practices

PROTECTIONISM CARTOON. The Protection Giant. English cartoon by John Leech, 1852, showing the united force of Benjamin Disraeli, Chancellor of the Exechequer, and Lord Edward Stanley Derby

John Bull disagreeing with Joseph Chamberlains Policies
Mr Bull: " What have you gor there Joe?" Joe: " Protection." Mr Bull: " Put it away or you ll hurt yourself." John Bull alarmed by Joseph Chamberlains dangerous policy

Fiscal Inquiry - Free Trade versus Protectionism
Illustration of the political and social argument between Free Trade and Protectionism, which rumbled along in Britain throughout the first decade of the 20th century

Anti-Corn Law Repeal hat: W Marriott, a London hatter, produced a hat with a print in the crown supporting Free Trade and the abolition of Corn Laws

Punchs monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815 and 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Spain. Francos dicatorship. Post-war. Comprad
" Spain. Francos dicatorship. Post-war. " Comprad productos espa񯬥 s" (Buy Spanish Produces)."

Joseph Chamberlain MP at the Olympia Hall, 20th October 1903
Illustrations of the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain MP, Radical English politician, delivering an address on Protectionism at the Olympia Hall, Newcastle

Sir Robert Peel, 1846
K0 Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, sketched speaking in the House of Commons, January 1846

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"Protectionism: A Historical Perspective on Economic Policies" In the mid-19th century, Sir Robert Peel spearheaded a significant shift in economic policies with his stance on protectionism. This approach aimed to shield British farmers from foreign competition and was marked by the introduction of the Corn Laws in 1815. Visualize a vibrant lithograph from that era, depicting John Bull's Fireside. The image captures the sentiment prevailing at the time, showcasing support for protectionist measures among British citizens. It symbolizes their desire to safeguard local industries against external threats. Contrasting this viewpoint, an anti-free trade postcard emerges as another hint. Its colorful lithograph portrays John Bull's International Dumping Ground, highlighting concerns about unfair practices and emphasizing the need for protective measures. However, not everyone agreed with these policies. A striking election postcard promoting free trade shows loaves of bread as a metaphorical representation of prosperity under such principles. It champions politicians like John Barker who advocated for open markets and unrestricted commerce. Cartoons were also powerful tools used to convey opinions during this period. One cartoon titled "Mrs Gamp Taking the Little Party. . Back to School" humorously depicts protectionists being led back into ignorance by Mrs Gamp – a character known for her resistance to change. Another cartoon called "A Dip in the Free Trade Sea" satirically illustrates individuals hesitating before diving into free trade waters due to fear or uncertainty surrounding its potential consequences. "The Political Chameleon, " yet another cartoon, criticizes politicians who opportunistically changed their stance on protectionism based on public opinion rather than genuine conviction—a reminder of how political expediency can influence policy decisions. To further illustrate public sentiment towards protectionism, consider "The Protection Giant. " This caricature represents an imposing figure embodying both strength and dominance over foreign competitors—an embodiment of nationalistic pride intertwined with economic interests. Lastly, imagine attending "Our Joes Happy Family.