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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/2/25/13
Former ReferenceD5459/2/109
TitleSymptoms of the Shop : Plate 11
Date1 Mar 1801
DescriptionA doctor in conversation with another. The man on the left, seated in a chair, is stout and is wearing a dressing-gown and cap. He says:
"Its a charming place for shellfish. I think I never ate beter muscles [sic]."
The doctor, seated facing him, replies:
"Pray Sir dont talk of Muscles - you must know Sir - I was once a dessecter [sic] of muscles - kept a shop near Seven Dials - all went to the doctor - Universal Pills, and never failing Elixir - you must remember them - seal - signature, and Bill of Directions, - one shilling or penny halfpenny, box, or bottle, stamp included - Weed, Bolus, Potion , Lotion, Blaster, Glaster, all one to me, - never stood upon trifles, - kill or cure, that was my way."
Available on CD 162.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Physical DescriptionUncoloured print. Size 276 x 216 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/2/24 for imprint
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