An itinerant vendor selling pipes is surrounded by a crowd of children, dogs and passer-by. Etching by J.T. Smith, 1816.
- Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833.
- Date:
- 30 April 1816
- Reference:
- 44030i
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Description
A boy standing before the vendor holds up a pamphlet starting with the word "Peace..."
The surrounding boys appear to be delivery boys as they carry baskets
The pipes in question are either meerschaum pipes or peace pipes
Publication/Creation
London (4 Chandos St. Covent Garden) : Published as the Act directs by J.T. Smith, 30 April 1816.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 17.8 x 11.5 cm
Contributors
Lettering
JTS
The artist's monogram is in the right top corner: JTS
Reference
Wellcome Collection 44030i
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Location Status Access Closed stores