A military doctor prescribing whiskey lotion for a soldier's sprained foot - his patient requesting Irish. Wood engraving by A.C. Corbould, 1885.

  • Corbould, A. Chantrey (Alfred Chantrey), 1852-1920.
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1885
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14283i
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A military doctor prescribing whiskey lotion for a soldier's sprained foot - his patient requesting Irish. Wood engraving by A.C. Corbould, 1885. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Bears dialogue: 'Regimental doctor (to man with sprained foot). "Um! Keep your leg in this position, and I'll send you some whiskey lotion." Patient (persuasively). "Sure, doctor, thin you'll let it be Irish!"'

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[London], 1885.

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1 print : wood engraving ; border 13.6 x 18.1 cm

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Medical. ACCorbould Mar. 85

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Wellcome Collection 14283i

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