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A young lady, love-struck after a military ball, visited by her doctor at her mother's request. Wood engraving by John Leech, 1863.
- Leech, John, 1817-1864.
- Date
- 1863
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Description
Dialogue reads: 'Mamma. "Yes, doctor. She will sit for hours without speaking a word. She persists in wearing the same dress, and won't part with the bouquet!" Doctor. "Hm - well, let's see - we must first get the ball out of her head, and then perhaps the nervous system may right itself!"'
Publication/Creation
[London], 1863.
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving ; border 15 x 17.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Badly hit during the recent engagement with the guards. JL
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 13800i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English