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Groundless alarm / DM.

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George Du Maurier
1834-1896

Groundless alarm / DM.

[London : s.n., 1865?]
wood engraving
image: 114 x 175 mm; sheet: 140 x 198 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1118
Notes
Caption continues: Adventurous husband. "I'm off to the Crystal Palace; and, by the bye, I shall very likely go up in Mr. Glaishwell's balloon. But pray don't be in the least alarmed! There's no real danger!" Affectionate wife. "How nice! Shall you be home to dinner, love?" Disinterested mother-in-law. "Charming! But tell me, Richard, will it not invalidate your life assurance?"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Nov. 11, 1865, p. 186.
Provenance

From the library of Gordon N. Ray.

Summary

Cartoon shows a man with his coat and hat in hand, addressing his wife who lies on a chaise longue beside her mother who is seated in a wicker armchair.

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