Tariff Reform Collection

Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain, English politician (litho)
7201816 Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain, English politician (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914)

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

Sir Thomas Wrightson, Tariff Reform, 6 May 1908, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611697 Sir Thomas Wrightson, Tariff Reform, 6 May 1908, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Wrightson)

Mr Chamberlains frankest critic: the Right Hon John Burns at Derby (litho)
3637818 Mr Chamberlains frankest critic: the Right Hon John Burns at Derby (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Chamberlains frankest critic)

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

Tariff Reform (colour litho)
964583 Tariff Reform (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tariff Reform. From Truth, 25 December 1910.); © Look and Learn

If You Want Your Loaf You Must Shut Up Joe (colour litho)
3639367 If You Want Your Loaf You Must Shut Up Joe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If You Want Your Loaf You Must Shut Up Joe)

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)

"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 Modern Bluebeard - II (colour litho)
964616 A Modern Bluebeard - II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Bluebeard - II. From Truth, 25 December 1904.); © Look and Learn

Joseph Chamberlain (engraving)
KW271355 Joseph Chamberlain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914)

Joseph Chamberlain, illustration from King Edward and his Times by Andre Maurois
KW270847 Joseph Chamberlain, illustration from King Edward and his Times by Andre Maurois, published in 1933 (print) by English School

Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914) British businessman and statesman. Member of Parliament 1876 - 1914. Chamberlain, leader of the movement for Tariff Reform, the last campaign of his career

Tariff Reform: The leader of the Unionist party persuading Lord Robert Cecil (1864 - 1958), a leading Conservative statesman, to adopt the chief Unionist policy, Tariff Reform

Illustration of Tariff Reform
Tariff Reform, Britain, 1903. Possible consequences to the British Workman if Free Trade was government policy

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"Tariff Reform: A Battle of Economic Ideologies Unveiled" In the early 20th century, a fierce debate raged over the concept of tariff reform, symbolized by vivid and satirical lithographs. One such artwork titled "A Modern Bluebeard - I" depicted Joseph Chamberlain, an influential English politician, as a character with questionable intentions. This caricature highlighted the contentious nature of his proposed reforms. Chamberlain's ideas faced staunch opposition from free trade supporters like John Barker, who believed in unrestricted commerce for the benefit of all. Loaves of bread adorned election postcards endorsing Barker's stance on free trade, emphasizing its importance to everyday British citizens. The Vanity Fair cartoon by Sir Thomas Wrightson portrayed Chamberlain as a proponent on May 6th, 1908. It captured the essence of this ongoing battle between economic ideologies through colorful imagery. Even within political circles, critics like John Burns openly challenged Chamberlain's proposals. Burns became known as Mr. Chamberlain's frankest critic due to his outspoken views against tariff reform. Artistic expressions further conveyed public sentiment regarding these economic policies. The lithograph "Marriage à la Mode" depicted how tariffs could impact relationships and social dynamics when financial burdens increased due to protectionist measures. Postcards advocating for tariff reform showcased vibrant colors and bold statements urging support for this new approach to international trade regulation. Meanwhile, others warned that silence was necessary if one desired access to affordable goods with slogans like "If You Want Your Loaf You Must Shut Up Joe. " "Our Joes Dream, " another lithograph piece in color, provided insight into how individuals envisioned the potential outcomes resulting from these reforms – dreams filled with uncertainty or prosperity depending on their perspective. "A Modern Bluebeard - II" continued portraying Chamberlain as a central figure in this heated debate through striking visual representation once again highlighting doubts surrounding his motives and methods.