THIERS. Le citoyen Thiers essayant le nouveau costume qui vient de lui être envoyé par Babin.
Title (alt.):
THIERS. Citizen Thiers tries on the new tail-coat which Babin has just sent him.. Charivari
Description:
A caricature of Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe Thiers, who served as Minister of the Interior during the reign of Louis-Philippe. He was appointed President of the Republic in 1871. BABIN rented out costumes for all purposes. Based at 21, Rue de Richelieu between 1843 and 1854, he advertised that his shop was able to rent out all kinds of costumes and gowns to ladies and gentlemen for the Royal Ball.
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
2nd state.
Published in: Le Charivari, December 18, 1848.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.