The Octopus of Monopoly turban a kite and a dog

a kite and a dog on the grass with the buildings of the Royal Military Academy in the background

South view of All Hallows Barking (by the Tower)

They are rehearsing for their forthcoming tour of South America

TC Fendick

The Octopus of Monopoly turban a kite and a dog'The Octopus of Monopoly, 1888. Commerce battles the Monster octopus called Monopoly. The little boat, Free Competition, is being pulled under the waves by the tentacles of Copper, Salt, Iron, Coal and Cotton. Industry was finding it increasingly difficult to obtain such essentials without encountering the problems and high prices concomitant upon there being so few people controlling supplies. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 3, 1888.