December - Boxing Day

DESCRIPTION: George Cruikshank’s monthly satirical interpretations of major festivals celebrated in London. Historically, Boxing Day was when servants and tradespeople received "Christmas boxes"—gifts of money, food, or leftovers—from their employers to celebrate the day after Christmas. The illustration uses visual puns based on the word "box," including scenes of boxing matches, a "Box Office," and advertising for travel to places like "Boxhill". It highlights the bustling, chaotic nature of the holiday season in England, showcasing both the charitable traditions and commercial activities of the era.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 12 x 9 CREATORS: George Cruikshank PUBLICATION: Comic Almanac PUBLISHER: London: Charles Tilt, London DATE: 1836 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Cruikshank PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.