Political cartoon commenting on the London County Council constituted by the Local Government Act of 1888; who took on the responsibilities of the Metropolitan Board of Works. The first council was elected in 1889 and included Margaret Sandhurst and Jane Cobden. Margaret Sandhurst (1828-1893) a noted suffragist who was one of the first women elected to a city council in the United Kingdom. Jane Cobden (1851-1947) a British Liberal politician who was active in many radical causes. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850