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Thomas Cooke, famous 18th century miser with his wife. 1869 (lithograph)
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Thomas Cooke, famous 18th century miser with his wife. 1869 (lithograph)
7232961 Thomas Cooke, famous 18th century miser with his wife. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas " Cabbage" Cooke, 1725-1811, with his wife on a stroll. A porter who married a rich widow and bought a sugar-bakers at Puddle Dock. Famous for begging for wine, stealing ink, paper, horse manure, etc. Portrait copied from William Chamberlaines illustration in his biography. Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington miser. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by Robert Cooper from Henry Wilson and James Caulfields Book of Wonderful Characters, Memoirs and Anecdotes, of Remarkable and Eccentric Persons in all ages and countries, John Camden Hotten, Piccadilly, London, 1869.); © Florilegius
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Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington miser, and his wife take a leisurely stroll in this lithograph from 1869. Known as 'Cabbage' Cooke due to his frugal nature, Thomas was a porter who struck it rich by marrying a wealthy widow and acquiring a sugar-bakers at Puddle Dock. This intriguing portrait captures the essence of Thomas's eccentricity and infamy. Renowned for his peculiar habits, he was infamous for begging for wine, pilfering ink and paper, even horse manure! The image is an exquisite reproduction of William Chamberlaine's illustration featured in his biography. The lithograph itself is part of Henry Wilson and James Caulfield's Book of Wonderful Characters, Memoirs and Anecdotes. It offers us a glimpse into the lives of remarkable individuals throughout history. This particular print showcases the enigmatic couple amidst their daily routine. The composition evokes curiosity with its eerie undertones while shedding light on an unusual fact of society during the 18th century. As we delve into this mesmerizing artwork, we are transported back to Great Britain where British culture thrived. With its intricate details and historical significance, this lithograph serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a window into another era.
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