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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
Fashions for the kitchen / Du Maurier.
[London : sn, 1877?]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1223
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[London : s.n., 1877?]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Title from published caption.
Caption continues: Cook. "Lor', Jane, I wouldn't be bothered with them 'trains' every day! I only wears mine on Sundays!" Jane. "That may do for you, Cook; but for my part I likes to be a lady week-days as well as Sundays."
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Mar. 17, 1877, p. 120.
Summary:
Cartoon shows a cook addressing a young maid servant who holds a broom in one hand while using the other to hold up the excessively long and trailing train of her dress.
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