Humorous drawing. 'Picture of the old Gentleman who has been speculating in steam tug shares lately during these hard times'. On reverse: 'How an acquaintance of ours intends to weather the wheel tax Commissioners'
Scope & Content:
‘Picture of the old Gentleman who has been speculating in steam tug shares lately during these hard times.’ On reverse: ‘How an acquaintance of ours intends to weather the wheel tax Commissioners.’
Humorous drawing. 'Review. This is the Volunteer Cavalry about to charge the enemy, unfortunately the horses become unmanageable for want of proper training'. On reverse: 'Hopleys Hotel Ootacamund'
Scope & Content:
‘Review. This is the Volunteer Cavalry about to charge the enemy, unfortunately the horses become unmanageable for want of proper training.’ On reverse: ‘Hopleys Hotel Ootacamund.’
Humorous drawing. 'The Travellers on arriving at Hopley’s Hotel are informed that there is not a vacant Room in the House'. On reverse: 'Commodious travelling for want of Railways - & water'
Scope & Content:
‘The Travellers on arriving at Hopley’s Hotel are informed that there is not a vacant Room in the House.’ On reverse: ‘Commodious travelling for want of Railways - & water.’
Humorous drawing. 'Who would have thought it. Tea toast & butter - fire place - mantelpiece - closed windows with real curtains & carpets in the Month of June in India & turnover'. On reverse: 'Ditto after Supper etc & all at 8000 feet above the sea'
Scope & Content:
‘Who would have thought it. Tea toast & butter - fire place - mantelpiece - closed windows with real curtains & carpets in the Month of June in India & turnover.’ On reverse: ‘Ditto after Supper etc etc & all at 8000 feet above the sea.’