Two female patients taking advantage of a young inexperienced doctor's desire to please by taking up too much of his time. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1875.

  • Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.
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1875
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13812i
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Two female patients taking advantage of a young inexperienced doctor's desire to please by taking up too much of his time. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1875. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Bears caption: 'Struggling young physician (who, after listening with rapt attention to the symptoms of his first patient, strikes a hand-bell, and summons his faithful attendant) "O - er - Roberts!" Roberts. "Yes sir." Physician. "When Mr. Gladstone comes, take him into the breakfast-room, and ask him to be so kind as to wait a little while." (To patient) "Now, madam!"

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[London], 1875.

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1 print : wood engraving

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"The early bird catches the worm." du Maurier

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Wellcome Collection 13812i

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