Sartorial Euphemisms

30 August 1890

Photo-engraving of ink drawing

Punch, p. 99

Courtesy Athenæum Club Library

London

A cartoon for all of us who are certain our trousers and skirts mysteriously shrink when left hanging in the closet long enough.

Scanned image and text by George P. Landow

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