An ill man in cap and gown with a crying woman before him. Coloured engraving, 1800.

Date:
8 November 1800
Reference:
10750i
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London (50 Oxford Street) : W. Holland, 8 November 1800.

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1 print : aquatint and etching, with watercolour

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The sick steward. ... Lettering continues: "Why do you cry woman! I don't recollect I ever did any good to you or any part of your family." "Oh no it is not for that but they say if a bad one goes, a worse comes in his stead,- and if we have a worse steward than your Honour it must be Old Nick himself!!"

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Not found in: British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1870-1954

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Wellcome Collection 10750i

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