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A young woman rushes to the aid of a woman fainting into the arms of servants after taking poison, with her distressed husband standing nearby. Aquatint with etching.
Wellcome Collection

A young woman rushes to the aid of a woman fainting into the arms of servants after taking poison, with her distressed husband standing nearby. Aquatint with etching.

Thomas Bishop

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: 1st. Lady Strawberry supported after taking the poison dropes the cup. 2nd. Lord Strawberry affected 3rd. Mrs Hector surprised

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