3 Lithographs caricaturing precautions in a cholera epidemic [c1840-1865]

Made:: 1840-1865

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Prints. 3 lithographs, some col, caricaturing precautions in a cholera epidemic [c1840-1865]. 1. 'Fearing the spread of the cholera' (gin drinkers beware, publican's dilemma), image 10x7cm edged to 12x9cm. 2. 'The State Doctor' (wearing expensive frock coat amid drugs and large pestles), image 9.5x6cm edged to 11.5x8cm. 3. 'Hoping for the spread of the cholera' (a gleeful undertaker, in hat, news reports of deaths), image 10x7cm edged to 12x9cm. Framed together, 52x21x2cm

Caricature showing a publican's dilemma during a cholera epidemic, Europe, c. 1854

circa 1854

Caricature showing 'The State Doctor' during a cholera epidemic, Europe, c. 1854

circa 1854

Caricature of an undertaker hoping for cholera, Europe, c. 1854

circa 1854

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Category:: Art

Object Number:: 1979-772

Measurements:: overall: 120 x 90 mm

type:: print

credit:: Dartington Prints

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