An omnibus full of distraught women due to leeches having escaped from their broken jar. Wood engraving by J. Leech.

  • Leech, John, 1817-1864.
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12130i
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The omnibus is number "3" bearing the legend "Favorite"

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1 print : wood engraving

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Awful occurrence. ... JL Lettering continues: 'Chorus of unprotected females. "Conductor! Stop! Conductor! Omnibus-man! Here's a gentleman had an accident and broke a jar of leeches, and they're all over the omnibus!"'

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Wellcome Collection 12130i

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