And Katerfelto, with his hair on end,
At his own wonders, wondering for his bread.
Cowper, The Task (“The Winter Evening,” 1782).
Lilly (William), astrologer, born at Diseworth, in Leicestershire (1602-1681).
Long (St. John), born at Newcastle, began life as an artist, but afterwards set up as a curer of consumption, rheumatism and gout. His profession brought him wealth, and he lived in Harley Street, Cavendish Square. St. John Long died himself of rapid consumption (1798-1834).
Mapp (Mrs.), bone-setter. She was born at Epsom, and at one time was very rich, but she died in great poverty at her lodgings in Seven Dials, 1737.
*** Hogarth has introduced her in his heraldic picture, “The Undertakers’ Arms.” She is the middle of the three figures at the top, and is holding a bone in her hand.
Moore (Mr. John), of the Pestle and Mortar, Abchurch Lane, immortalized by his “worm-powder,” and called the “Worm Doctor” (died 1733).
Vain is thy art, thy powder vain,
Since worms shall eat e’en thee.
Pope, To Mr. John Moore (1723).
Morison (Dr.), famous for his pills (consisting of aloes and cream of tartar, equal parts). Professor Holloway, Dr. Morison, and Rowland, maker of hair-oil and tooth-powder, were the greatest advertisers of their generation.
Partridge, cobbler, astrologer, almanac-maker and quack (died 1708).
Weep, all you customers who use
His pills, his almanacs, or shoes.
Swift, Elegy, etc.