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International Health Exhibition : South Gallery, Stand No. 217 : G. Fleming, manufacturer of the patent Air-Tight & Lock Corks.

A woman with a very elaborate hair style and a rump extended with cork armatures is being pursued by winged uncorked bottles. Etching, 1777.

Specification of John Wilkinson : floating baths and cork jackets or floats.

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International Health Exhibition : South Gallery, Stand No. 217 : G. Fleming, manufacturer of the patent Air-Tight & Lock Corks.

Specification of John Wilkinson : floating baths and cork jackets or floats.

A woman with a very elaborate hair style and a rump extended with cork armatures is being pursued by winged uncorked bottles. Etching, 1777.