A doctor's advice to two lady patients - that the attractive one return to see him frequently whereas the other must seek a new climate in New Zealand. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1889.

  • Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.
Date:
1889
Reference:
14292i
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Description

Bears dialogue: 'First patient (in the hat) "And what did Sir Lovelace say to you, dear?" Second ditto (in the bonnet) "He told me I required very careful watching, and that he must see me three times a week for the next few months. And you?" First p. "Oh, he said that change of climate was absolutely necessary, and that I must start for New Zealand at once."'

Publication/Creation

[London], 1889.

Physical description

1 print : wood engraving ; border 15.4 x 12 cm

Lettering

At Sir Lovelace Mashington's, M.D., & c., & c.. Du Maurier

Reference

Wellcome Collection 14292i

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