A mouse is sitting in front of a trap with an inviting sign, contemplating the offer. Coloured aquatint.

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39979i
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The image represents an ironic play on words as the "chops gratis" advertised in the sign will chop off the mouse's head

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Physical description

1 print : aquatint, with watercolours

Lettering

Economic dining establishment. Lettering within the print: "Cheese for nothing and chops gratis"

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39979i

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