Punch,  56 (1869), 106.

[The Effects of Ageing]

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Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

D M *

Subjects:

Medical Treatment, Health, Disease, Class


    Shows a decrepit man and woman standing in the street. Replying to the man's question about her state of health, the woman explains that she has just visited the doctor who told her that if she does not 'take the greatest care' of herself she will 'be a complete wreck in another twenty years'.



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