'Beer'. Michael Thomas Bass (1799-1884), English brewer and politician, grandson of the founder of Bass' brewery at Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Liberal Member of Parliament for Derby (1843-1883). Did much to bring about improvement of working and living conditions for workers. Cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini - 1838-1889) from Vanity Fair (London, 20 May 1871). Chromolithograph.