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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
"Not by no means whatsumdever" / DM.
[London : s.n., 1871?]
wood engraving
image: 114 x 175 mm; sheet: 164 x 237 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1208
Notes
Caption continues: The Hon. Cecil d'Argentcourt, eldest son of Viscount Silverlacke (to Mrs. Alderman Jones). "Most charming young ladies, your daughters, really! Congratulate you! S'pose they all look forward to marrying - a - future Lord Mayor like their Papa?" Mrs. Alderman Jones. "O dear No, Mr. D'Argentcourt. Future Lord Silverlackes, like you!"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Jan. 21, 1871, p. 24.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Jan. 21, 1871, p. 24.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows an aristocratic man conversing with a woman as they look on at the young couples at a fashionable ball.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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