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Peggy Jones, the well known Mud Lark at Black Friars (engraving)
1108421 Peggy Jones, the well known Mud Lark at Black Friars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peggy Jones, the well known Mud Lark at Black Friars. Illustration for Kirbys Wonderful and Eccentric Museum or Magazine of Remarkable Characters (Rs Kirby, 1820).); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22489662
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Black Friars Eccentric Museum Freak Freaks Kirbys Wonderful Magazine Of Remarkable Characters Oddities Strange Unusual
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of historical charm to your greetings with our Peggy Jones Mud Lark card from Media Storehouse. Featuring an elegant 19th-century engraving by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, this card showcases Peggy Jones, the renowned Mud Lark of Black Friars. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or just to brighten someone's day, this exquisite greeting card brings a piece of the past into the present.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving showcases Peggy Jones, a renowned Mud Lark at Black Friars during the 19th century. The image, part of Kirbys Wonderful and Eccentric Museum or Magazine of Remarkable Characters, offers a glimpse into the world of oddities and eccentricity that fascinated audiences back then. Peggy Jones stands out as an extraordinary figure in this peculiar scene. As a Mud Lark, she navigated the muddy banks of Black Friars with remarkable agility and skill. Her unique profession allowed her to scavenge for treasures hidden within the river's depths, making her both an object of curiosity and admiration. The artist behind this intriguing engraving captures Peggy's essence beautifully. With intricate details and delicate strokes, they bring to life her enigmatic persona against the backdrop of Black Friars' unusual landscape. Kirby's publication aimed to entertain readers with stories about remarkable characters like Peggy Jones who defied societal norms or possessed extraordinary abilities. This print serves as a testament to their commitment in showcasing these fascinating individuals. Now preserved in a private collection, this historical artifact continues to captivate viewers even today. It invites us to ponder upon our own perceptions of normalcy and challenges us to appreciate those who dare to be different. Overall, this enchanting engraving immortalizes Peggy Jones as one of history's most intriguing figures—a true symbol of resilience, uniqueness, and human fascination with all things strange and wonderful.
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