5308706 Cartoon commenting on the abolishing of Malt Tax in 1880 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the abolishing of Malt Tax in 1880. William Ewart Gladstone is depicted as a cat who killed the rat (the tax). William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) a British statesman of the Liberal Party who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright.