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A group of dandies stand by while a lady's dog receives an enema. Coloured engraving.

A beloved pet dog receives an enema. Line engraving by de Launay the younger after Lavrinet.

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A beloved pet dog receives an enema. Line engraving by de Launay the younger after Lavrinet.

A group of dandies stand by while a lady's dog receives an enema. Coloured engraving.