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The Old Lion and the New Lion after saving the honour of the South of England at Crystal Palace



Object Number:
M.2017.150.21
Creator
Walter Ambrose Bettesworth (artist)
Material
paper, card
Size
w x ht: 19.7 x 16.1 cm
Digital reference
Mention of W A B by John Arlott
Object name
drawing cartoon
Object category
pictures

Description

Pen and ink cartoon of two, running lions, both with bearded human faces. Kangaroo sitting on left hand side. Signed ‘W.A.B.’. ‘The Old Lion and the New Lion after saving the honour of the South of England at Crystal Palace’ written on lower edge. Notes in blue pencil.
Association:
Walter Ambrose Bettesworth
South of England
Crystal Palace Cricket Club
Related objects:
SCR122 : F S Ashley-Cooper Scrapbook: Cricket in 1929