Doctor Jukes pumping the stomach of Sir W. Curtis, several other aldermen wait to be operated on; representing the gross appetites of some civic dignitaries. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.

  • Heath, William, 1795-1840.
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26 February 1824
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12220i
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[London] (41 Piccadilly) : S.W. Fores, 26 February 1824.

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 25.2 x 35.8 cm

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The patent stomach reliever for extracting superfluities, excuses & all sorts of poisons. - Dedicated to Aldermen, corporations, & gormondizers in general.

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British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. X, London 1952, no. 14690

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Wellcome Collection 12220i

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