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Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s)
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Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s)
Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804. Characters on the right pavement include Professor of Languages Count John Theodora de Verdion with umbrella (a German woman who lived disguised as a man for 30 years), dwarf corn cutter Mr. Corderoy, and the Bishop of Saint Paul. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1814
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Beggar Bishop Characters Corn Count Cutter Dwarf Gabled Languages Plaster Professor Salesmen Timber Winchester Interregnum Lath Transvetite
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This print, entitled 'Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall,' offers a glimpse into the historical architecture and vibrant street life of 18th century London. The image, created as a copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith in 1814, showcases a row of gabled houses with their intricately designed oak, lath, plaster, and timber facades. These structures, remnants of the Interregnum period (1650s) when England experienced political instability following the English Civil War, stand as testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the city's inhabitants. The bustling scene on the right pavement adds an intriguing layer to this visual narrative. Among the diverse crowd, we find Count John Theodora Verdion, a German woman who lived disguised as a man for thirty years, engaging in conversation with a salesman, shielded by his umbrella. Nearby, the dwarf corn cutter, Mr. Corderoy, offers his wares to passersby, while the Bishop of Saint Paul, clad in his ecclesiastical robes, interacts with a beggar. The interplay of light and shadow, as well as the intricate details of the buildings and characters, make this print a valuable historical document and an aesthetic delight.
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