[The Hippopotamus: A Case of Mistaken Identity]
Anon
Genre: | Illustration, Drollery |
Relevant illustrations: | wdct. |
Subjects: | Zoological Gardens, Human Species, Gender |
Shows the conductor of an omnibus on the way to visit the hippopotamus at the Zoological Society Gardens. Seeing a corpulent woman about to board the bus, he remarks, 'Old 'ard Bill! Here's another Hipperpo'tamus'. | |
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