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

Lettering

JTS The artist's monogram is in the right top corner: JTS

Reference

Wellcome Collection 44030i

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