[Artist reading note]
1866
Wood engraving
Punch (24 December 1859): 256
Artist (reading note from obliged friend). Um, — um, — much obliged to you for the oan of your bedouin's dress ( — um, — um,) — will return it in a day or two, as I've, (Ah! What!) sent it — to — the WASH!! [The Artist's feelings (for colour especially) may be easier imagined than described.]
Image from Internet Archive. Text and formatting by George P. Landow