Two performing street entertainers carrying bells and performing on the street. Etching by J.T. Smith, 1816.

  • Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833.
Date:
30 May 1816
Reference:
43987i
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Two performing street entertainers carrying bells and performing on the street. Etching by J.T. Smith, 1816. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The small clown on the left wears a mask and moves a stick with bells attached while the other clown wears large bells on his cloak

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London (4 Chandos St. Covent Garden) : Published as the Act directs by J.T. Smith, 30 May 1816.

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1 print : etching ; platemark 19 x 11.3 cm

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May Day Street strolling clown JTS Monogram of the artist's initials can be seen in the clown's cloak on the right hand side

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Wellcome Collection 43987i

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