Punch,  13 (1847), 225.

The Prevailing Epidemic

J L, pseud.  [John Leech]

Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

J L, pseud.  [John Leech] *

Subjects:

Disease, Public Health


    Shows Mr Punch suffering from influenza during an epidemic. Wrapped in his night-clothes and eating 'gruel', he complains to readers that his condition is 'no joke'.



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