A wife being sold at Smithfield Market, London, 1816. Artist: Anon

A wife being sold at Smithfield Market, London, 1816. Artist: Anon

1-238-190 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

A wife being sold at Smithfield Market, London, 1816. A woman stands with a rope round her neck, like an animal; Smithfield is a cattle market. A man - presumably her husband - holds the rope. Another man chucks her under the chin. People have assembled for the spectacle, and dogs and small boys enjoy the excitement. A publican stands outside his tavern in his apron to watch.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Other

Trade & Industry Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4902x3563
File Size : 51,170kb


Aliases

  1. 6896
  1. 0220001326
  1. 1-238-190
  1. 1238190
  1. 1326
  1. 6896
  1. A3

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