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Cruikshank cartoon, Spectacles

Left: George Cruikshank, The O.P. Spectacles (17 November 1809). The text around the lenses reads, “Old House Old Prices and No Private Boxes” and “Old House Old Prices and No Pigeon Holes.” © Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Right: George and Isaac Cruikshank, The N.P. Spectacles (23 November 1809). The text around both lenses reads, “New House New Prices Private Boxes & Pigeon Holes.” © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.