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A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.
- Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
- Date
- 1848
- Reference
- 26031i
- Part of
- The drunkard's children
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Publication/Creation
1848
Physical description
1 print : etching, with white heightening ; image 22 x 33.7 cm.
Series
Contributors
Lettering
The drunkard's children. plate VI. the drunkard's son is sentenced to transportation for life; the daughter, suspected of participation in the robbery is acquitted. the brother and sister part for ever in this world
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 26031i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
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