Four scenes from W. Combe's verse Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks, a parody of the Royal college of physicians and in particular John Fothergill. Engraving after W. Combe.
- William Combe
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- 22092i
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Publication/Creation
[London] (124 Whitechapple) : S. Tomlinson
Physical description
1 print : line engraving and etching ; platemark 17.6 x 31.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The old anatomist is seen. ...
Each of the scenes have accompanying verse
Reference
Wellcome Collection 22092i
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
- Mortars
- Alchemy
- CostumeGreat Britain18th century
- Unmarried couples
- Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
- Deer
- PhysiciansGreat Britain18th century
- Pestles
- Architecture
- PhysiciansClothing
- Chemical apparatus
- Harlequin (Fictitious character)
- Globes
- Skeleton
- Alligators
- Books
- Laundering
- Fathers and daughters
- Doctor Last.
- John Fothergill
- Royal College of Physicians, London
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