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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
What will become of the servant-gals? / DM.
[London : sn, 1865?]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1112
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[London : s.n., 1865?]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Caption continues: Charming lady (showing her house to benevolent old gentleman). "That's where the housemaid sleeps." Benevolent old gentleman. "Dear me, you don't say so! isn't it very damp? I see the water glistening on the walls." Charming lady. "Oh, it's not too damp for a servant!"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 8, 1865, p. 3.
Summary:
Cartoon shows an older gentleman with cane and accompanied by a young woman and servant boy, surveying a house's dark and dingy servant quarters.
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