Honesty is the best polic(e)y

Grafik

Bildunterschrift: Colone H-nd-rs-n. "What are you doing there, sir?" Diogenes (Mr. Bull). "Well, you see, colonel, till now it seems we've set a thief to catch a thief. I'm looking for an honest man!!" Colonel H. "All right! Only, when you've found him, you'll have to pay for him!" Diogenes. "And cheap at the money!"

Object Details

• Alternative title: Punch (Serientitel)
• Location: Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg
• Collection: UB Britische Karikaturen 1
• Inventory number: H 634-3 Folio

References and Relationships

• Related object and literature: Verweis: http://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/punch1877a/0239

Classification and Topics

• Subject (what): Satirische Zeitschrift ; Karikatur ; John Bull, Fiktive Gestalt ; Diogenes, Sinopensis ; Leuchte ; Offizier ; London. Scotland Yard ; Politischer Skandal ; Korruption ; Polizeibeamter ; Einkommen ; Tür ; Henderson, Edmund Yeamans Walcott

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Herstellung
• (who): Tenniel, John
• (where): London
• (when): um 1877

Further information

• Last update: 05.03.2025, 4:24 PM CET