3-053-233 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Mr. W. S. Woodin, 1869. Portrait of British entertainer William Samuel Woodin (1825-1888) who performed at the Polygraphic Hall, King William Street, '...one of the best-attended places of amusement in London...It is very rarely we find so many varied qualifications united in one individual; and with these elements of success, combined with the great advantage of youth, there is some certainty in prophesying for Mr. Woodin a long and triumphant career in the vocation he has adopted'. Woodin, a 'myriographist', was known for his act, the 'celebrated and original Carpet Bag'.