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A climax / DM.

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George Du Maurier
1834-1896

A climax / DM.

[London : s.n., 1870?]
wood engraving
image: 113 x 175 mm; sheet: 226 x 285 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1197
Notes
Caption continues: Wistful Benedick. "That's a healthy lad of yours, my friend!" Bob Quiverful. "Yes, he's a fine boy, sir - as fine a boy as ever you see in all yer born days, bless his little 'art! and that ain't all, neither; he's the most generous-'artedest little chap in the 'ole world, and the bravest, and affectionatest, let alone bein' the biggest, and the 'ansomest. But, Lor' bles yer, Master! Why, we've got another little chap at 'ome as this one 'ere ain't even so much as a patch upon! Ain't we, Polly?"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 2, 1870, p. 4.
Provenance

From the library of Gordon N. Ray.

Summary

Cartoon shows a lady and gentleman conversing with a country couple seated in a field with their little boy.

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