The Duke of Wellington as an old woman wearing a bonnet and carrying a candle stick and snuffer. Etching by William Heath, 1829.

  • Heath, William, 1795-1840.
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Oct 10th 1829
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29690i
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The Duke of Wellington as an old woman wearing a bonnet and carrying a candle stick and snuffer. Etching by William Heath, 1829. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London (26 Haymarket) : T. McLean sole publisher of W. Heaths etchings, Oct 10th 1829.

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1 print : etching ; image 35.5 x 24.5 cm

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Mrs Double. U. the housekeeper. Nobody can tell the trouble I have to keep the sluts in order - sad waste before I came into the House What Peelena I say there's no good to be got out of that Wench since she's become acquainted with those nasty Thieftakers. The fairest among the daughters of Britain shew themselves good statesmen as well as a good Housewives. vide Addison. Household Servants - in six plates by William Heath. No 3.

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British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. XI, London 1954, no. 15880

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Wellcome Collection 29690i

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