Breweriana/Political Interest: After Gillray (James) 'The Triumph of Quassia', hand coloured political cartoon etching, published by Hannah Humphrey, June 10th 1806. Framed and glazed. Overall: 53cm x 40.5cm.

Quassia was a South American plant that was promoted as a superior and tax-free substance for brewing beer instead of hops, and the present satire shows major brewers in a celebratory procession.

An example of this cartoon is held at the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1868-0808-7464