An introduction by Edward J. Nygren, former director of the Huntington Art Collections, explores the relationship of Cruikshank's satirical art to the contemporary theater.
Album of 60 original etchings, sketches, and signed proofs by George Cruikshank, many colored. Images 1-31 and 49-60 are by George Cruikshank, 32-48 by his father, Isaac Cruikshank.