Fire screen seller, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith

Fire screen seller, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith

1-239-116 - London Metropolitan Archives (London Picture Archive)/Heritage Images

Fire screen seller, c1680, (c1819?). Fire screen seller of the late 17th century whose cry was 'I have Screenes if you desier to keep your Buty from ye fire'. He is holding up an example of his wares. Fire screens kept the heat of an open fire off your face while allowing you to warm the rest of your body. From Cries of London, (c1819?).


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People Information

Creator
  1. John Thomas Smith, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver
After
  1. John Thomas Smith: British: Artist, engraver

Medium
  1. Etching

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Occupations

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Lifestyle & Leisure Health & Beauty

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3248x5372
File Size : 51,118kb


Aliases

  1. 26272
  1. 0220002425
  1. 1-239-116
  1. 1239116
  1. 2425
  1. 26272
  1. A3

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