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A group of figures, including Punch, enacting the finale of the first act from Alfred; overlooked by a musician and a writer visible in the clouds above. Pen and ink drawing.
Wellcome Collection

A group of figures, including Punch, enacting the finale of the first act from Alfred; overlooked by a musician and a writer visible in the clouds above. Pen and ink drawing.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Oh -z- woe the cake is burning "oh woe the cake is burning!!!" Grand finale first act of Alfred. Dedicated to the Institute

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