A town gentleman visiting a village dentist and enquiring if he uses gas, the dentist retorts he does but prefers daylight. Process print after G. Du Maurier, 1895.

  • Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.
Date:
1895
Reference:
15538i
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Dialogue includes: Jones. "Do you use gas?" Village operator. "Yes, sir. But I much prefer daylight!" A plaque on the wall of the dental surgery reads: "Teeth extracted"

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[London]

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1 print : process print

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At Little Pedlington. Du Maurier

Reference

Wellcome Collection 15538i

Exhibitions note

Exhibited in "Teeth" at Wellcome Collection, 17 May - 16 September 2018

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