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Natuur Actie - Doctor of Klap-achtig Bobbel Meester (The Quack Doctor)
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
print
British Optical Association; Dioptric Bulletin; Unknown
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London, EC4
December 1929
paper; card; wood; glass
overall (frame): 294 mm x 242 mm; visible image: 190 mm x 141 mm
2023.306
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
British Optical Association; Dioptric Bulletin; Unknown
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London, EC4
December 1929
paper; card; wood; glass
overall (frame): 294 mm x 242 mm; visible image: 190 mm x 141 mm
20th century reproduction of an engraving from 1720 of a quack doctor wearing nose spectacles and carrying a cane and a bird on his hand, as printed on the British Optical Association's own press and supplied to members with copies of the Dioptric Bulletin under the caption 'An Old Dutch Engraving Depicting a Quack Doctor'. Mounted with maroon card, housed in an early 21st century red wood and glazed frame with internal gilt surround.
2023.306
Gift of Mr Graeme Holland, 2021