A shaving machine powered by steam. Coloured etching by R. Seymour.

[London] (Chancery Lane) : E. King

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; 19.6 x 31.5 cm

Shaving by steam ; Explanation. AAA a circular form on which the shaving powder, through which the water is forced to forme a lather in the brush ... shavees sit BBBBB wheels that govern the position of the head CC the machinery which moves the brush in every required direction. D a reservoir of water boiling hot E a pipe filld with patent double compress'd shaving powder ... Shortshanks fecit Extensive lettering

Shortshanks was the pseudonym of Robert Seymour

Wellcome Collection 30953i