Punch,  26 (1854), 231.

Seasonable Invention

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Invention, Amusement, Domestic Economy


    Describes 'the Improved Pocket Chaff-Machine', an invention aimed at 'young Gentlemen going to the Derby' which will 'supply Chaff of the newest, as well as the most ancient description' and produce 'amusing questions of domestic variety'.



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