Punch,  32 (1857), 130.

A Moral Lesson from the Nursery

J L, pseud.  [John Leech] *

Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

J L, pseud.  [John Leech] *

Subjects:

Human Species, Matter Theory, Amusement


    Shows two boys sitting on their beds in a nursery. Having heard Arthur remark that 'we are only made of dust', Freddy urges that they take more care how they 'pitch into each other' lest they crumble to pieces.



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