(FASHION - HUMOR) [S. Morrish - Leeds Polytechnic Exhibit... Dandy's Looking Glass. : Printed at the Leed's Polytechnic Exhibition, by S. Morrish, of Cheapside, Briggate, [n.d., ca. 1850’s?]. Single quarto sheet printed in gold ink. In two columns, surrounded by an ornamental border. Some edge creases, very good clean condition. Not located. In this item, creatures and victims of fashion are ridiculed in verse, the anonymous author puzzles: “'Twas not an angel from on high, / Else it had wings wherewith to fly; / 'Twas not a demon sent from hell, / Or else a cloven foot would tell; / 'Twas not a man, I'll prove with ease, / Else he was lac'd in woman's stays; / 'Twas not a woman, else I vow / The women wear the breeches now; / It had not tail - yet 'twas no ape, / Although 'twas something like the shape...” Price: USD 45.00 other currencies   order no. 141250    inquire

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