A drunken scene in a gin shop with children being given alcohol. Etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

  • Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
Date:
1848
Reference:
26022i
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The drunkard's children
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1848

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1 print : etching ; image 22 x 33 cm.

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The drunkard's children. plate 1. neglected by their parents, educated only in the streets, and falling into the hands of wretches who live upon the vices of others, they are led to the gin-shop, to drink at that fountain which nourishes every species of crime

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Wellcome Collection 26022i

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