Death as a skeletal figure wielding a scythe: representing fears concerning the Vaccination Act 1898 which removed penalties for not vaccinating against smallpox. Wood engraving by Sir E.L. Sambourne, 1898.
- Sambourne, Linley, 1844-1910.
- Date:
- 1898
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- 14318i
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Previous title, replaced February 2021: Death as a skeletal figure wielding a scythe: representing fears concerning the Act of 1898 which made vaccination against smallpox compulsory. Wood engraving by Sir E.L. Sambourne, 1898.
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Death, adorned in a cloak and laurel wreath, is brandishing a roll of paper labelled: "Bill" and "Anti vaccination". A coiled snake, an hour-glass and the 'Lancet' are scattered around the skeletal figure
Publication/Creation
[London], 1898.
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving ; border 24 x 18.1 cm
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Triumph of de-Jenner-ation. (The Bill for the encouragement of small pox was passed.) Linley Sambourne delin.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 14318i
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