John Bull tipping all nine

In the center of the image, a sailor playing skittles waves his hat and cheers; nine bowling pins have been leveled by his ball painted with the British flag. The pins, or skittles, that litter the dirt game "field" are decorated with the features of French soldiers. Napoleon, standing to the sailor's left, clutches his right leg in pain and opens his mouth to howl, complaining that John Bull never loses a game. Clearly, Bull has won the game by hitting Napoleon as well as the pins. In the left distance, a group of men enjoy the game from at table outside of the "Royal Oak" tavern while toasting Britain. In the center of the image, a sailor playing skittles waves his hat and cheers; nine bowling pins have been leveled by his ball painted with the British flag. The pins, or skittles, that litter the dirt game "field" are decorated with the features of French soldiers. Napoleon, standing to the sailor's left, clutches his right leg in pain and opens his mouth to howl, complaining that John Bull never loses a game. Clearly, Bull has won the game by hitting Napoleon as well as the pins. In the left distance, a group of men enjoy the game from at table outside of the "Royal Oak" tavern while toasting Britain. Published by T. Williamson, 1803-05-28. British Museum, BM 10000. Caption: Pub by T. Williamson 20 Strand London May 28, 1803 Dialogue: John Bull: "Huzza- Old England for ever. D--m me, had there been a hundred of them I'd have tipt 'em all." Dialogue: Napoleon: "Begar Jean Bull never lose he always win ah, now he's broke my shin." Dialogue: Drinkers: "Here's the wooden walls of Great Britain." Annotation: S.W.F.