Toms, W. H. (William Henry), approximately 1700-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 June 1741]
Call Number:
741.06.29.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Thomas Topham, taken on 28 May 1741; full length, standing slightly to right on high scaffold, preparing to lift three hogsheads full of water in Bath Street, London, in honour of Admiral Vernon's attack to capture Cartagena; after a drawing by Leigh."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Representation of Thomas Topham the strongman ...
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from the Catalogue of engraved British portraits., "Price six-pence"--Following imprint., and Watermark: Countermark "IV".
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament, June 29, 1741, and sold by W.H. Toms, engraver, in Union Court, Holbourn
Subject (Name):
Topham, Thomas, approximately 1710-1749, and Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757.
