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John Thomson 
November Effigies 
[Street Life in London] 
1870 (ca) 
  
Woodburytype 
3.5 x 4.5 in (9x12 cm) 
  
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs 
Courtesy of Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs (ia78) 
  
 
LL/13081 
  
Mounted on original sheet as issued, with red letterpress border lines and title.
 
In this image Thomson shows a popular celebration of Guy Fawkes Day (November 5th) in which a parody evildoer or "Guy" is accompanied by celebrants in costume. 
 

 
  
 
  
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