A doctor informs his patient's mother-in-law that he may need to resort to tapping - she misunderstands him as meaning tapping alcohol. Wood engraving by C. Keene, 1880.

  • Keene, Charles, 1823-1891.
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1880
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14277i
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A doctor informs his patient's mother-in-law that he may need to resort to tapping - she misunderstands him as meaning tapping alcohol. Wood engraving by C. Keene, 1880. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Caption reads: 'Doctor (who has just seen the patient). "He's no worse, but" (gravely) "the question will, no doubt arise as to the advisability of tapping him!" Mother-in-law. "Oh, doctor, don't say that! Nothing was ever tapped in this house that lasted over a week!!"

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[London], 1880.

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1 print : wood engraving ; border 14.1 x 10.5 cm

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Thirsty souls. CK.

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Wellcome Collection 14277i

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