Her Baptism of Fire mb-code 1193017 Mr Punch encourages a labourer

Mr Punch encourages a labourer to join the queue of fellow workers at the Post Office rather than spend his money on drink

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The first Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Robert Mylne

Her Baptism of Fire mb-code 1193017 Mr Punch encourages a labourer'Her Baptism of Fire', 1871. Paris stands amidst the victims of France's unsuccessful war against Prussia. Paris had been under siege since the end of the previous year, and was now suffering under massive bombardment by Prussian forces. Her people were suffering from famine, and the city must surrender soon. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 28, 1871.