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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
Novel idea for a stiff dinner-party / DM.
[London : s.n., 1871?]
wood engraving
image: 115 x 175 mm; sheet: 145 x 246 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1214
Notes
Title from published caption.
Caption continues: Every guest provided with something so exquisitely pleasant to look at, that boredom is impossible, and forced conversation unnecessary.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 24, 1871, p. 258.
Caption continues: Every guest provided with something so exquisitely pleasant to look at, that boredom is impossible, and forced conversation unnecessary.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 24, 1871, p. 258.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows guests seated around a dinner table, each gazing into a mirror propped up in front of him or her on the tabletop.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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