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William Henry Hunt. Photograph by W. Jeffrey.

An apothecary, John Simmonds, and his boy apprentice, William, working in the laboratory of John Bell's pharmacy. Engraving by J.G. Murray, 1842, after W.H. Hunt.

A sick boy pulling a peculiar face after eating some gruel which also contained some medicine. Engraving by W. Holl, the younger, after W. Hunt.

A boy patting his face dry after washing. Engraving by J. Egan, 1840, after W. Hunt.

A sick child grimaces as he takes his medication and gruel. Line engraving by W. Holl, 1838, after W.H. Hunt.

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William Henry Hunt

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An apothecary, John Simmonds, and his boy apprentice, William, working in the laboratory of John Bell's pharmacy. Engraving by J.G. Murray, 1842, after W.H. Hunt.

A sick boy pulling a peculiar face after eating some gruel which also contained some medicine. Engraving by W. Holl, the younger, after W. Hunt.

A boy patting his face dry after washing. Engraving by J. Egan, 1840, after W. Hunt.

A sick child grimaces as he takes his medication and gruel. Line engraving by W. Holl, 1838, after W.H. Hunt.