Cowpox Cartoon
Media
Part of [Untitled]
Title
Cowpox Cartoon
Subject
Political cartoon of the Smallpox Vaccine
Description
This political cartoon refers to "Cowpock" which is the smallpox variant that made up early vaccines for Smallpox. The cartoon condemns the vaccine, depicting people who have received it growing bovine features.
Creator
James Gillray
Date
1802
Place
Britain
Type
Political cartoon
Source
The cow-pock,-or-The wonderful effects of the new inoculation! - Vide - the Publications of ye Anti-Vaccine Society, 1802
Publisher
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray
Rights
CC
Format
Hand colored etching with aquatin
Contributor
Gabrielle Manzoni