A Cure for a Smoky Chimney !!
London: Thomas Tegg, ca 1822. Woodward, William. Wraps. 26.5 x 40 cm. Etching with hand coloring. Whatman watermark 1822. Woman says, "believe Doctor your are little better than a great Irish impostor -- to take two Guineas for curing my Chimney, and the moment I put a bit of fire in the grate I almost suffocated !!" Fellow replies, " Don't put yourself in such a passion my dear Crater I'll make it appear as plain as the nose on your face -- all you talked to me about smoke you never mentioned the fire -- depend on it if you put no fire in the grate the Devil a bit of smoke will come from the Chimney." Price one Shilling in lower right corner. Top margin frayed. Very good. Item #22973
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