A copper token or pass with a full length image of Mrs. Newsham on the obverse and the address and date on the reverse. Mrs. Newsham was an African albino who apparently appeared in Thomas Hall's shows. Hall was a taxidermist and proprieter of the Finsbury Square Curiosity House and was active 1779-95.
Alternative Title:
To be had at the Curiosity House, City Road, near Finsbury Square, London 1795
Description:
Title from text on obverse side of item., Text from reverse side: To be had at the curiosity house, City Road, near Finsbury Square, London 1795., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
s.n.
Subject (Name):
Hall, Thomas, active 1779-1795., Newsham, Mrs.,, and Curiosity House (London, England)
