A fashionable young lady asking a pharmacist about the durability of the cosmetics he sells. Coloured pencil drawing by L. Wood, 1909.

Dialogue includes: Lady -. "Are these complexion powders warranted fast colours?" Chemist. "Well, madam, I cant say they will wash like the natural complexion, but they wont come off on a coat sleeve!"

The pharmacy is full of amusing adverts and posters

1909

1 drawing : pencil, with gouache ; border 33.3 x 24.8 cm

Lawson Wood. 09

Wellcome Collection 16098i