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1939 British Cartoon: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS: LIFE AT MAYFAIR (Wealthy) by PONT

Description: VINTAGE BRITISH PUNCH MAGAZINE NON-POLITICAL HUMOR CARTOON BY "PONT." Measures 5 1/2 X 7 inches as shown in the first image, second image shows the full page, 8 x 11 inches; last image has a framing effect for representational purposes (the print does not come framed). POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS: LIFE IN MAYFAIR[Mayfair is an affluent area in the West End of London towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park, in the City of Westminster. It is one of the most expensive districts in the world.]Source: British PUNCH humor/satire magazine, May 10, 1939. Condition: excellent -- bright and clean, paper has been humidified and flattened for best appearance (and for framing). Contains unrelated text below the cartoon and on the backside, which may cause some show-through (or ghosting) on the facing side, as published -- please look closely.Graham “Pont” Laidler (4 July 1908 – 23 November 1940) was a British cartoonist, noted for his work in Punch magazine in the 1930s. He signed his name as "Pont", short for a nickname, Pontifex Maximus (derived from a nickname – Pontifex Maximus – he acquired during a visit to Rome). Laidler became one of the most original talents in the history of Punch and his work continues to inspire cartoonists to this day. His topical series include "Popular Misconceptions," "The British Character" and "At Home". He died of polio in 1940.Other Pont cartoons listed, including this series “Popular Misconception.” Over 4,000 Punch cartoons listed for sale, including political satire, propaganda and non-political. Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration.

Price: 7.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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1939 British Cartoon: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS: LIFE AT MAYFAIR (Wealthy) by PONT1939 British Cartoon: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS: LIFE AT MAYFAIR (Wealthy) by PONT1939 British Cartoon: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS: LIFE AT MAYFAIR (Wealthy) by PONT

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Artist: Graham “Pont” Laidler

Type: Print

Year of Production: 1939

Color: Black and White

Style: Cartoon

Theme: Popular (British) Misconceptions

Title: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS: LIFE IN MAYFAIR

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Subject: Mayfair, British Upper Class

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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