Satirical cartoon, "Oliver Asking For More"

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Date:1880 - 1900 (c.)

Description:All of the men pictured are caricatures of local doctors. They are taking part in a burlesque skit (a comic play), based on Oliver Twist, to raise money for Leek Cottage Hospital. The drawing is signed "un qui rit", which in French means, "one who laughs"

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Donor ref:1994.481 (20/3824)

Source: Leek Museum:Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

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