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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
"Children and fools speak truth" / DM.
[London : s.n., 1866?]
wood engraving
image: 113 x 175 mm; sheet: 221 x 287 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1129
Notes
Caption continues: Mamma. "now, is there anything else I want?" Alice (who has watched the toilet proceeding with interest and curiosity). "The body, Mamma."
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Apr. 7, 1866, p. 144.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Apr. 7, 1866, p. 144.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a little girl pointing at her mother, who stands between her mirror and dressing table dressed in a décolleté evening gown, accompanied by a maidservant standing at right.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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