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Slipslop now approached her bed, and asked how her Ladyship did

William Small
1843-1929

Slipslop now approached her bed, and asked how her Ladyship did

1882
7 1/16 x 9 1/2 inches (179 x 242 mm)
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
1986.2077

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

Notes
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of the adventures of Joseph Andrews" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 327 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Captioned in pencil, "'Joseph Andrews' By IV Chap XIII 'Slipslop now approached her bed, and asked how her Ladyship did'"; on verso, "2704 Passepartout".
Summary

Drawing shows Slipslop the maid standing at the bedside of Lady Booby.

Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department