Punch,  43 (1862), 254.

A Nice Footman for a Small Party

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Amusement, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development


    Discusses an advertisement in the Bengal Hurkaru for an ourang-outang that can entertain and wait on its owners. Anticipates the delight caused by having such a monkey dressed in footman's livery and acting as a servant or valet.



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