Gallery›Wellcome Collection›Thomas Wakley shown as Orpheus with his lyre, opposing the Literary Copyright Act of 1842 on the grounds that he could write poetry according to a recipe; and British tradesmen offering shoddy coats for sale. Letterpress and wood engraving.
Thomas Wakley shown as Orpheus with his lyre, opposing the Literary Copyright Act of 1842 on the grounds that he could write poetry according to a recipe; and British tradesmen offering shoddy coats for sale. Letterpress and wood engraving.
Wellcome Collection

Thomas Wakley shown as Orpheus with his lyre, opposing the Literary Copyright Act of 1842 on the grounds that he could write poetry according to a recipe; and British tradesmen offering shoddy coats for sale. Letterpress and wood engraving.

1842

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Medical poetry. ; Mr. Wakley, the modern Orpheus, ... ; Cheats of the British manufacturer!!! ; Pilots to weather the storm.

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