John Thomson
1870 (ca)
November Effigies
[Street Life in London]

Woodburytype
3.5 x 4.5 in (9x12 cm)
 
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs
Courtesy of Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs (ia78)
 
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.
 
LL/13081