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'Monster soup commonly called Thames water...', 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
'Monster soup commonly called Thames water, being a correct representation of that precious stuff doled out to us!!!', 1828; showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of a large circle representing a magnified drop of water filled with grotesque aquatic creatures. A satire on the Metropolitan Water Supply. © The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images
Unique Identifier
AR980829
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
5099px × 3426px
Photo Credit
HIP / Art Resource, NY
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19th century
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