Punch,  13 (1847), 109.

A Palate for Paupers

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Invention, Class, Industry, Pneumatics


    Responds to news of the invention of 'Pneumatics Palates' by suggesting that such machines would enable wearers to live on air and thus be appropriate for use on St Pancras workhouse paupers.



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