Presuming on a short acquaintance [graphic]

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Title: Presuming on a short acquaintance [graphic]
Creator: Leech, John, 1817-1864, printmaker
Contributor: Lefevre, L. M.
Soffe, W., active 1828-1843, publisher.
Published / Created: [approximately 1835]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by W. Soffe, 380, Strand and Printed by L.M. Lefevre
Abstract: A tall man asks a short man to lend him some money, which the latter says he cannot do; they stand in front of a fireplace
Description: Title from text below image.
Signed with the initials of John Leech at bottom of image.
Approximate date of publication from the Harvard University Library online catalogue: Houghton Library, Harry Elkins Widener Collection F (HEW 7.1.4).
Dialogue beneath title: I say my little friend, could you lend me such a thing as half a crown? Why really Popjoy, I should have no objection, only I'm so deuced short this morning.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 32.5 x 25.5 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1835
Lithographs England London 1835
Material: lithograph ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Physical characteristics
Fireplaces
Subjects: Physical characteristics
Fireplaces
England > 1835
England > London > 1835
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