The comic astronomy, or, Moonshine for sunstruck people [graphic] / by J.B. Rowbotham.
Alternate Title(s):
Moonshine for sunstruck people
Published / Created:
London : Dean & Son, [1850]
Physical Description:
12 pictures on 3 joined sheets : hand-colored lithographs ; sheets end-to-end 15 x 170 cm, accordion folded to 15 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
A series of 12 punning scenes, loosely associated with signs of the zodiac and astronomical phenomena. The illustration for Scorpio, for example, is captioned "The evening star and her satellites" and depicts a young lady in ball gown, encircled by three suitors.
Subject Terms:
Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain. | English wit and humor, Pictorial. | Astronomy. | Zodiac.