Collection of manuscript quotations, undated.

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Collection of manuscript quotations, undated.

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A collection of 12 scraps of paper with quotations written on them. Many of the sayings are meant to be humorous, such as "Pork, heavy. It should never be eaten for supper, as it is apt to produce nightmare" and "Alcohol quiet and steady. It may be so, but makes those who drink it noisy, and unsteady."

12 items (12 p.) ; size varies, but chiefly are ca. 5 x 12 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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