Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Thomas Rowlandson comic illustration for William Combe 'Tours of Dr Syntax' London c1816. Typical early 19th century arrangement of 'Florist' flowers set up on staging (theatre) in conservatory. Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig and has head watered by agitated hostess. Gardener holding watering can looks on in amazement. Aquatint

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Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Thomas Rowlandson comic illustration for William Combe 'Tours of Dr Syntax' London c1816. Typical early 19th century arrangement of 'Florist' flowers set up on staging (theatre) in conservatory. Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig and has head watered by agitated hostess. Gardener holding watering can looks on in amazement. Aquatint

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