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Three men help a sailor of their acquaintance who has slipped and broken his wooden leg by calling on a passing carpenter for help. Coloured engraving with etching.
- Date
- 24 February 1800
- Reference
- 44090i
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Credit: Three men help a sailor of their acquaintance who has slipped and broken his wooden leg by calling on a passing carpenter for help. Coloured engraving with etching. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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About this work
Publication/Creation
London (53 Fleet Street) : Laurie & Whittle, 24 February 1800.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching, with watercolour ; image 17.4 x 23 cm
Lettering
A broken leg, or the carpenter is the best surgeon. Haloo! Young Glewpot, de ye see Jack Junk has shivered his timbers, and we want a splice here
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 44090i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores