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Costume - History - 19th century

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  • An ill man being bled by a surgeon. Coloured etching after J. Gillray, 1804, after J. Sneyd.
  • A convalescing man happily eating a meal, assisted by his grinning servant. Coloured etching by J. Gillray, 1804, after J. Sneyd.
  • A young lady, love-struck after a military ball, visited by her doctor at her mother's request. Wood engraving by John Leech, 1863.
  • A man wearing a 'german corn plaster', which has caused his leg to shrink. Coloured reproduction of an etching.
  • A convalescing man happily eating a meal, assisted by his grinning servant. Coloured etching by J. Gillray, 1804, after J. Sneyd.
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    Four doctors discussing the case of Sir Toby Bumper, while he is recovering in bed from too much alcohol. Coloured etching by I. Cruikshank, 1807, after G.M. Woodward.

    Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809. | Date: 26 February 1807 | Reference: 11632i
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    A fashionable middle-aged woman reprimanding a young male relative. Coloured lithograph.

    | Reference: 12083i
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    An obese doctor acknowledging the favours of a French chef in his kitchen; denoting their complicity, the chef's food providing patients. Coloured etching by C. Williams, c. 1815.

    Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830. | Date: c. 1815 | Reference: 10937i
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    A large man contemplating a child's coffin. Coloured etching.

    | Reference: 10753i
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    A patient consulting his friendly doctor. Pen drawing by J. Ulrich.

    Ulrich, Joseph, 1857-1930. | Reference: 12131i
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