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"Millionairesses," Illustration to "Punch"
George Du Maurier (English (born in France), 1834–1896)
1873
Medium/Technique
Wood engraving; India proof
Dimensions
Block: 12.7 x 11.2 cm (5 x 4 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 19.6 x 16.3 cm (7 11/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 19.6 x 16.3 cm (7 11/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.1883
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Description"Punch," Aug. 9, 1873, vol. 65, p.59; Caption to illustration: "Millionairesses / Mrs. A.: 'Well good-bye dear. You must come and see my new dresses from Paris--one charming morning dress, among others, quite simple, and only cost 67 guineas. You'll come, won't you? And tell me what you think of it?' / Mrs. B.: 'O, my dear, I'm no judge of cheap clothing, you know!'"
Signed
signed
Inscriptionsl.l. in block: "DM"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.