A doctor suggests to an exhausted patient that he commit theft and spend some time locked in a police cell in order to regain his health. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1878.

  • Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.
Date:
1878
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13817i
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A doctor suggests to an exhausted patient that he commit theft and spend some time locked in a police cell in order to regain his health. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1878. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Caption reads: 'Doctor. "My dear sir, you are suffering from nervous exhaustion, the result of over-work - your only chance is perfect rest for six months, combined with the most faultless diet, the purest air, and the most unexceptional hygienic conditions." Patient. "And how am I to procure them!" Doctor. "I will tell you. As you leave my house, take one of my umbrellas with you. There are several in the hall. I will have you run in before you turn the corner of the street, and in a day or two you will find yourself in the most ideal circumstances for regaining your health, strength, and spirits. When these are restored, I will see that your character is duly cleared, and you will be able to resume your invaluable labours for the good of mankind!"'. The patient seems to be dressed as a clergyman or a do-gooder, hence the comedy in the idea that he might steal an umbrella

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[London], 1878.

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1 print : wood engraving ; border 15.5 x 13.4 cm

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A new panacea. du Maurier.

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Wellcome Collection 13817i

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