The Best of Friends Must Part

After Sir John Tenniel British
 Subject Sir Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Earl of Dufferin British

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This wood engraving appeared in the London periodical "Punch" and represents Canada's third Governor General, the 1st Earl of Dufferin, biding farewell to a woman who symbolizes the nation. The earl served in the position 1872-78 and oversaw numerous changes and advancements.

The Best of Friends Must Part, After Sir John Tenniel (British, London 1820–1914 London), Wood engraving

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66.618.10 (2): "The Best of Friends Must Part" from Punch, Sept. 28, 1878. Caricature of the Governor of Canada biding the latter farewell.