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Vorstellung der Köpf Maschiene in Paris : vermöge welcher in einer viertelsthund 25 Personen können enthauptet werden Ao. 1792.

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Satirical print showing a device by which 25 people can be beheaded every 15 minutes; etching with engraving, engraved text in German and French.
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E South 09/GC018/Box 04/Normal/18th c./Artists M-Wh GA 2022.00076
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Publisher
[Augsburg] : [J.M. Will], 1792.
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Will, Johann Martin, 1727-1806
Language
German
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Beheading in art—Caricatures and cartoons—Early works to 1800
Death in art—Caricatures and cartoons—Early works to 1800
Executions and executioners—France—Paris—Caricatures and cartoons—Early works to 1800
Paris (France)—History—Revolution, 1789-1799—Caricatures and cartoons—Early works to 1800
France—History—Revolution, 1789-1799—Caricatures and cartoons—Early works to 1800
Guillotine—France—Paris—History—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons—Early works to 1800
Etchings—Germany—1792
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