Very slippery weather ; An old encore at the opera

Very slippery weather ; An old encore at the opera

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Gillray, James, 1756-1815 artist
Publication:
London : Publish'd February 10th, 1808 by H. Humphrey, [1808, 1851 printing]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Publishing
Thermometers
Weather
London
Genre(s):
Caricature
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
An exterior view of the shop of Gillray's publisher, Humphrey, with a crowd assembled before the display of Gillray's prints in the window. A man holding a thermometer slips on the pavement in the foreground. He holds a thermometer in one hand and a cane in the other. Coins spill from his pocket. A small dog approaches him.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 31 x 22 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
etching, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101455938 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05628
OCLC no.:
421349611
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101455938