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A street entertainer holding his performing poodle on a leash. Etching by J.T. Smith, 1816.
- Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833
- Date:
- 4 June 1816
- Reference:
- 44034i
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Credit: A street entertainer holding his performing poodle on a leash. Etching by J.T. Smith, 1816. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
The performing poodle stands on its hind legs and wears a frilly dress
Publication/Creation
London (4 Chandos St. Covent Garden) : Published as the Act directs by J.T. Smith, 4 June 1816.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 18.8 x 11.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering note
The artist's monogram is visible on the trunk next to the entertainer: "JTS"
Further lettering within the print: The wall behind the performer bears an inscription: "Old England, Long live the King and Queen Princess Charlotte and Prince Cobourg, Duke Wellington and Bl[ucher] Waterloo
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 44034i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
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Location Status Access Closed stores